These ways of this world
And this life as it seems
It gets to be more chaotic by the day
My Mother, she's a strong one
Sometimes it appears as if she
Carries the weight of this world—On her shoulders
Determined to carry on
Even in the face of adversity
I admire the depth of her strength and resolve.
She never really lets it show
But deep down inside I know
She trembles with the fear of uncertainty
Even when things get bad
She keeps moving ahead
In her determination to see the good in the world
I sometimes don't know how she does it
When it seems things are against her
She holds her head up with dignity and pride
So here's to her endless supply of wisdom
And her ageless beauty and grace
To mi Madre'—My undying respect and love.