I’ve spent my life beneath your gentle gaze,
A girl, held in your love’s soft embrace.
Your wisdom, like the stars, has shown me light,
Guiding my steps, even through the darkest night.

Now, as I stand on the edge of change,
I feel your love, steady and strange —
Not just as a mother, but as a friend,
Whose warmth and kindness have no end.

I hold your hands in mine, so tight,
And feel the comfort of all your might.
The laughter, the tears, the quiet talks,
The lessons you gave me in every walk.

Today, I stand with a heart full of love,
Grateful for all that you’ve taught me of.
But there’s a part of me, deep and true,
That knows I’m letting go of what was you.

I’m stepping into the unknown, it’s clear,
But I’ll always carry you, mother, near.
In every smile, in every tear,
You’ll be with me, year after year.

I’ll wear this gown, and walk down the aisle,
But I know, in my heart, it’s not just a mile
From daughter to bride, from girl to wife,
It’s a journey that carries you through all of my life.

And though my hand will rest in his,
It is yours that helped me become what is.
You’ve given me love, strength, and grace,
And I’ll carry it all as I take my place.

So, mom, as I move into this new phase,
Know that you’ll always be my guiding gaze.
For every part of me, from head to heart,
Carries the love you’ve given from the start.