first breath
first words
first walk

you were there

day i read
day i wrote
day i drew
you were there

day i cried
day i smiled
you were there

day we fought
day we argued
day we sneaked away to that place
you were there

day i changed
day i grew
day i lied
day i wanted to talk
day i wanted to move
you were there

the day i lost my vision
day i became blind

you were there
patiently
watching
hoping
praying

you were there
patiently
watching me
helping me
teaching me
guiding me

day i left
you were there
tears rolling down the face
saddened heart weighed with hope
bidding farewell yet longing to stay

you were there

day i regained my sight
day i realised my folly
day i understood what it is to be loved
day i wanted to be with you

mum,

where are you???