Heroes go above and beyond
My heroes are single moms
Who wake up early
Get their kids to school
Figure out ways to pay the never-ending bills
Are there for homework
Or just to toss a ball around
My heroes are the single moms
Who wake up early
Go to bed late
Who listen carefully
To fragile hopes and heartfelt prayers
Even as their own hopes fade into a forgotten
Shadow of neverwere
My heroes are the single moms
Who are singular
Worthy of applause
From the rest of us
But who never hear it
My heroes rock
And deserve so much more
My heroes
Are your mothers
David Trudel © 2012
