To My Mother

 'A Mother's love cannot be measured,

It's a brilliant gem to be treasured'

So says the others.


Somehow I missed the opportunity

To experience it by myself.


I just want to let you know

How I feel abandoned now.


I would have been a cherished child

With abundant love and prosperity

If you were there with me.


I, the infant girl doesn't know

you've gone to eternal sleep,

By then. But I do realize now.


Do you know Mother

How I was refuted by others.


I hide my tears when I say your name

But the pain in my heart is still the same.


Although I smile and seem carefree

There is no one who misses you more than me.


I don't remember your face precisely

Heard people saying you're lovely


Faintly, I can envision your smile

often thought how it can be so fine.


I don't remember how you nourished me,

Heard people saying you were so good to me.


Your tenderness and loving ways

Still get me through my lonely days.


I assume that you wanted to be my best

I presume that you wanted me to outshine the rest.


Help me know deep down inside

How much did you really cared


How I wish you were here

To share my grief and regret.


Yes, someone took your place

How I loathe to see her face


No one ever can fill your space

Mother, I miss your warm embrace.