"Mom"
I never got the time
to train my tongue into sayin this word
I never got the time
to witness the plan you had for my life
I never got the time
to walk with you down the aisle
as you give your heart to love
I never got the time
to follow your guidance
All I remember
was the times I disrespected you
while you were still moulding you son
Young as I was
I still remember
the day to your last place
It happened so fast
House filled with unfamiliar faces
Cars lined-up in front of the gate
white tent standing still for hours
I guess it portrait how strong you were.
I wasn't aware that day was about you
yet I couldn't see you for days
All I get to see was old grannies
hugging and kissing me
while on their laps for hours
where matraces were laid on floor

I'm older now
I got enough time
to know who raised you
I got enough time
to hear your life
while going through your photo album
I don't plan to forget your face
as I keep your small photo with me
I visited your last place again
tears of regrets were pouring
All I could feel was my heart pinned down by these regrets
All I am longing for is your visit to my dreams
A second with you would kill these silent screams
triggered by these regrets.

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