My mother's daughter

My Mum turns 80 today
And I am here and she is there.
Not together.

We've done birthdays together
and we've done birthdays apart.
Most often because I have lived away from her,
though she has had adventures away as well.

So today, I am Mum's
DD Lynne.
Darling daughter.
Loved, cherished.
And sadly missing my mum.

But glad of her
and the strength of our relationship.
And all she has given me
in her love and wisdom.

So today
I am
my mother's daughter.