Most, Sometimes, Never

 Most 16 year old boys won't hold their mom's hand

Most 16 year old boys won't show their mom affection 

Most 16 year old boys don't need their mom's to lay with them to go to sleep 

Sometimes I love that he still needs me like that

Sometimes I wish he didn't 

Sometimes my heart is happy for who he is

Sometimes my heart hurts for what won't be

Never would I change him

Never will the world change for him 


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