We have had this conversation in my house. What would happen if one of my children hit me or my wife in anger? The simple answer is someone is going to jail for a while. I'll be god damned if one of my kids hits one of us for whatever reason. So what makes this kid hit his mom on the Dr. Phil show?

As the cartoons played
behind the loss of innocence
a sacrifice of youth
born a love so intense
A gift was given
you unto me
and me unto you
a start of a family
Together as children
we head out to see
a path untraveled
riddled with uncertainty
Hand in hand
a mother and her son
Smiles and scars
we shared as one
Now as life
has spread us apart
you remain
always in my heart
These words I write
will never suffice
for the life you gave
through your sacrifice
A simple phrase
will always be true
with all my heart
I love you