A Single Mother

What is this role that's thrust upon me now?
Am I a mother, sweetheart, friend?
God help me meet them all, all three.
For never have I felt so heavily the burdens of the role upon me now.

What must I do to fill the vacant spots in my sons needs?
What can I do to see that his soul feeds
upon the spirit of my love and finds the answers that he needs?

Will I be strong and steady in this role that has been thrust upon me now?
Or will I falter, not be ready, will I fail to give my all?
Will I find strength to stand alone and give him shelter?
Will I have courage to step aside, and let him stand or fall?