By Gee Padua Lin

I was born naive, shy and very silent-type
Never had a nerve to give any compliment in any part
I act like a rock that never ever been hurt
Though the truth keeps bothering my pride

I realized all of the best you had given me
That time I’m rebellious young innocent Gee
Your sacrifices, love and tears I was blind to see
As if I gave a fountain of sadness and pain to thee…

Your heart, your mind, your energy I thought was all wrong
Now I found out was basic diets for each mother’s souls
You have enough quality of durability to break any wall
As long as you can protect us so we won’t ever fall

I thought building my very own family is quite easy
So I asked your immediate consent to set me free
Mommy you smiled at me as I thought you were happy
Now I know giving up a child is a ton of worry

Everyday I am thinking of you and I missed you mom
I am full of regret to what I ‘d said and done
I wish I’m still a child and can stay in your loving arms
Cuddle me again even for just a night to keep me warm

I am a responsible mother now, and so I know
I wish mommy would stay young and happy too
I learned that when grannies raised us long time ago
Mommy wasn’t immature, alone and in deep sorrow

Every day, I’m trying my very best to be
A mother like the mom you were to me
I will teach my children to be a nice child accordingly
To God’s will and let them find their goal for eternity