Amber Asllakson
Photography and Poem By Tom Backus

A Mother to many, yet only two. Building bridges for others Each day, making a difference Remembering where her strength comes from It shouldn’t matter, but it does The little things we do. Waiting on the world to change Trying to be that change All that you are Will Stay with you, As you pass it on To the many and two. Life is a circus, Changes all around Heading to new places, Making friends as she goes Organizing, drawing Different than many A way all her own Yet finding a path Teaching other to care Teaching others to love Kindness and mercy Are the cornerstone