My mom used to say.

We never talk, you are scared of my probing,
but you are older and wiser so I just keep hoping
the truth will come out.
I am ready to hear it all now.

Please, tell me five things that made you stay.
Then tell me five of your greatest mistakes.
I am feeling doubtful and I need new faith
that only a mother could give me,
that only a son could take.

I will tell you one thing your dad used to say,
I will give you one thing I hold to this day
Your father held my hand, he said,
'I know we're not perfect, but I love you, I love you anyway.
I love you, I love you anyway.'