Behind All This (A Mother's Love) Poem by Anna Mae Angana

Behind all my pains,

You are always there to heal.

Behind all my failures,

You are always there to give me hope.

Behind all my triumphs,

You rejoice more than I do.

My mother, your love is overwhelming given without asking anything in return.





Before I speak,

You always know what I wanted to say to you.

With all my actions,

I want to show you how much I love you.

Dear mama,

My words are not enough to let you know.





For all my hurts,

you’re heart is broken twice as I do.

For all my fears,

You are always there to give courage to continue.

For all my dreams,

You’re always a beacon to push me through.

For all I accomplished,

I offer this all to you.





You may behind all of this,

But, without you I am worthless.

You’re words of wisdom are my strength.

You’re loving care is the life you give.

You are my everything,

My Mom, My Mama, My Nanay.





Copyright © A.M.B.A.,2010, Philippines