( I decided to write a poem for mama as my gift for her 67th birthday. Hope she likes it.)
MAMA
GmH
Back to the days when I was a young girl,
I can clearly remember people calling me “Gold”.
I thought it was nice compared to a pearl,
But as a mother, you showed me I am more than any precious stones being made.
Mornings were served filled with steaming chocos and beaten eggs,
They perfectly soothe my mouth as I hurriedly go down the stairs.
Red dress, gold ribbons and glittering shoes,
Those were the things I remember the most.
Time inevitably passed by so fast,
I’m no longer a child but instead a growing bud.
You wished I will stay as a baby to cuddle
But I said, “Mom, I have to grow big and tall so that someday you will have someone to straddle”.
I have seen how much you struggle and how solely you bear the pain
As a daughter, I cried for I can’t stop the rain.
But as I grow up, you have taught me boldness,
So I decided to seek for your happiness.
Bravely I mustered all my might and conquered my fright,
Just to prove everyone that Yes! I can win the fight.
Along with that triumph is a daughter’s pride,
That I have a great mother, a truth I cannot hide.
When there was a moment I chose to give up,
You said, “You cannot avoid life neither does it stop.”
Cease worrying and crying and never ask to die,
Stand up and face life God will provide.”
Your words brought me hope and inspiration,
You have only proven that you are worth others and my admiration.
You continue to battle life’s tests and uncertainties,
Making sure your kids will never miss life’s beautiful circumstances.
I know I cannot completely give the perfect happiness you deserve
Because I am your daughter that means I inherit your stubbornness.
Still I swear to heaven that I will not surrender,
Until you haven’t said, “Thank you my daughter. You surely made my life worth living”.
Your boys and your only girl towered you now,
Sadly Papa wasn’t here to fulfill your eternal vow.
But life indeed gave you a surprise,
You have now Yoyong, a baby you need to tow.
Every day and every night I pray to our Almighty God
That He will spare us more time to hold each other’s hands.
I hope He will grant me the chance to spend every 27th of June,
With no one but YOU my only Mother, I forever behold.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MAMA!
I LOVE YOU
