“I see things Differently Now” by walking shadow poetry.

I used to think you didn’t care,
That your world was too much to bear.
I watched you struggle, felt so apart,
Judged you harshly, broke your heart.

I didn’t see the endless nights,
The way you fought your private fights.
The tears you shed when no one knew,
The silent strength you always drew.

Now, with a child in my arms so small,
I feel the weight of it all.
The sleepless nights, the endless tears,
The weight of love, the depth of fears.

I’m awake at dawn, lost in thought,
Realizing the battles you fought.
Every cry, every sigh, every plea,
Is a mirror of the love you gave to me.

I feel your pain, I feel your strain,
The sacrifices that left their stain.
I’m learning now what you went through,
And my heart aches for not understanding you.

I’m sorry for the hurt I caused,
For not seeing how you paused.
The love you gave, the strength you showed,
The endless care, the heavy load.

Forgive me for the times I missed,
For not feeling the warmth of your embrace.
I see now the depth of your pain,
And I wish I could ease the strain.

Your journey as a mom was more than tough,
It was love in a world so rough.
Now I see the battles you fought alone,
The strength you gave, the seeds you’d sown.

I honor you now, with every breath,
For your love that outshines death.
I walk this path with tears and grace,
Feeling your strength in each embrace.

Thank you for showing me what it means,
To love so deeply, to live through dreams.
I hope you see the change in me,
And feel the love and the humility.