Mama

I made this for Mother’s Day. I wanted to send this through snail mail (because she’s in Bacolod and I’m in Cebu), but I’m out of cash now. And this wouldn’t reach her in time anyway. :c This one’s for her and for every mother everywhere who deserves more than our love. :)

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I’ll write a poem for Mama

One that’s the best in the world

You can compare it to nothing

Oh, but only to her

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I’ll write a song for Mama

I’ll sing of her unquestioning love

No notes are needed, really

Because she knows my every melody

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Alas! But the words are trapped in my tongue!

Oh no, what do I do?

How can I write that one poem for mama?

The one that’s best in the world!

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I boggle my mind, but no words come out

There’s only the image of her warm smile

My mama’s big, warm smile

That says everything is all right

That says she won’t leave my side

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Perhaps that one great poem can wait

Perhaps it needs more time

I know my mama will understand

I hope it’s worth the delay

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So what else can I do now?

But sing for my mama

My mama, so gentle

With her childlike happiness

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Mama, I give you this one true song

A song I secretly sing in my heart

Please listen intently, it’s only for you

La la la …

Fa la la la la …

April 30, 2012