A Tribute to Mom

for nine months of carrying me in her womb
she never complained of any pain
joyful as she was to face a new day
for the waiting would soon last

when the day came at last
a warm smile she flashed
and excitedly put me on her lap
cuddling, hugging and kissing me

in my faltering steps she guided me
making me confident of my every step
patiently she taught me lessons about life
no one of my age cared about

In school she sent me
to fill my mind with knowledge
to enhance my skills
and to develop my character

though in pain she never stopped working
to provide me and my siblings good education
she endured the heat of the sun,
peddling stuff in exchange for a few bucks

Every summer when school days was over
she taught us a simple business
of selling halo-halo and palamig
- a simple way of earning money for our tuition

In her simple way, she loves us unconditionally
sacrificing so much for our welfare
for these I thank her, My MOM
for every thing she had done for us her family.

MAY YOU REST IN PEACE!
I LOVE YOU, MOM