My Protector

I have a protector
She was there when I was too young to think
She gave me thoughts to fill my wondering, wandering head
I grew into her wisdom
Cherishing every conversation,
every answer to my questions.
"Ask me anything" She says
And my young mind gapes
As I matured into a human
with thoughts worth remembering,
I could see the pain
that gave her the wisdom
to tell me today
"You have people who love you"
"Be careful who you choose"
And "Be whatever you want to be"
I took her experiences
Chistled to the core of my heart,
And I cry for that pain
which made her broken,
But strong enough
To unbreak me.