My oldest daughter

Billie Jo you were my first born

As if you didn't know

Though you've given me some tough times

My love for you still grows.

You were such a pretty child

With your hair so gold and shiny

Maybe things would've been different

If I'd spanked your little heiny.

As I watched you grow up

Before my very eyes

We were not always lucky

To see things eye to eye.

I'm sure there were times

When I could have tried to understand

I wish we could've talked more

To get out lives under hand.

Although we do not always see things eye to eye

I want you to know I've loved you from the start

No matter how much time goes by

You will always be close to my heart.

Now you are a mother

And a young adult

I hope that you've grown wiser

As an end result.

I wish for you my daughter, on your 21st birthday

Peace, courage, wisdom and all of life's best

And that God will always keep you

Closest to His chest.

I will love you forever, Mom