My Mother Kept a Garden (Poem)

My dear old neighbour passed away aged 88 and her funeral was held today. Her sons (who must be in their 60s) dedicated this poem to her, I thought it was lovely and I'd share it on the gardening thread:

My mother kept a garden
A garden of the heart,
She planted all the good things
that gave my life a start.

She turned me to the sunshine
and encouraged me to dream
Fostering and nurturing
the seeds of self-esteem.

And when the winds and rains came
she protected me enough
but not too much - she knew I'd need
to stand up strong and tough.

Her constant good example
that taught me right from wrong
were markers for my pathway
to last my whole life long.

I am my mother's garden
I am her legacy
And I hope today she feels the love
Reflected back from me.