An Ode to Laughter

To the moms who supported me in those early years and beyond…

Instead of sighing, we laughed.
Instead of crying, we laughed.
Instead of our differences, we laughed.
Laughter did not make light of.
Laughter did not negate the challenge of.
Instead, laughter is depth of connection.
Instead, laughter is inner understanding.
Instead, laughter is unity.
Instead, laughter is fortitude to navigate the challenge of.
Instead, laughter is kinship.