even though, she

even though
—she denied climate change
—had selfish views on marriage
—took the bible literally

even though
—she rarely praised me
—lavishing love instead
—on Rueben 

even though
—she claimed I did
—she always had to have
—the last word

even though
—she ran for parliament
—three times  thankfully
—she was never elected

even though
—she was all these things
i still miss her
—she was after all
—
—————my mother