Mum Poem by Yoke Ying Jackson

It's been one hundred days since I saw you slept

In a room filled with flowers smelling so sweet

When I called out to you your eyes tightly shut

But hinted a smile so slightly as a mother to her child


'Don't cry my dear I can no longer wait

If only I could I'd stay and meet my new (great) grandchild

My mind's still bright though my pain ravaged body's weak

My ife's slipping away but my dignity noone can break


Nothing to complain despite a life time of struggles

I've given my utmost best now my children do me proud

I need a quiet place to rest peace and calm is now complete

Be happy when you think of me it's what I want you to be'


But I miss you and my heart aches

Never could I imagine it like this

You gave me the gift of life and more

An education that opened many doors


I wish I had told you how profoundly you touched my life

And my gratitude to you eternally

Bless me with your strength and dignity

So I can carry on your legacy


My mother's daughter I will always be