• To my mother:

    That one day I felt the coldness of the world
    I was scared and I felt alone
    I was being held by cold hands
    I cried, not knowing how to feel

    When the hands let me go
    I felt an unusual warmth
    I felt my first warmth

    It came from you, mom
    Do you not remember
    As you held me dearly?

    I was not scared anymore
    I felt loved, and cared for

    As I looked up at you,
    I smiled as you held me close
    My tears didn't stop, but I knew I was safe

    The big men, wearing blue and white
    Grabbed me and took me away
    I looked at you, as they took me away

    You were still smiling, so I knew I was safe
    You filled me with love, and kindness

    As I looked at you, I knew you were my mom
    That day I was born, you took my heart
    You still hold my heart
    You hold it dearly

    I know you are the one I love
    For you are the first to love me completely
    And you still love me.

    After I came back to you, I always felt happy
    Those times I cried
    I may have cried for food, or warmth
    But I always wanted YOU
    Please mother, love me forever
    Just like that day you held me.

    Please, don't ever leave me
    Without your love, or even without you
    I can smile, but I might never be happy.

    Your love is what counts.
    For you may be mad at me
    Or be tired of me
    But you shall forever love me