From the day that I was born
To this very moment that i lie here
You were always the source of love and laughter in my life
Which would have otherwise been barren and gloomy
Your love has perfectly paved my way
And perfected me into the man I am today
Your benevolence, diligence and loving care
Were always cherished and beyond compare
In your arms i felt the safest
And whenever i was with you i felt the happiest
Your gentle strokes and soothing kisses were always a way
Of diminishing my tears and fears away
But today
Today wasn't just any other usual day
Today i saw a sight
A sight i never may neither disregard nor forget
A dreadful sight i would enormously abhor
Today Mom, i saw you cry
Tears in abundance gently sloping down your eye
The cause i may not know, as to what made you cry
But it's something i would everlastingly be revolted by
This awful sight wrecked and agitated my heart
Traumatized and impaired my emotional state
Downgraded my morale and frame of mind
Hooyo, i just wished i had taken your place
For you is a woman entwined with grace
And what else can make a grown man cry
Than to see his own mother shedding tears!!
Jamaal