Tonight I saw her like never before;
Warmth in her smile
Sparkle in her dark eyes
Ebony hair, is her veil.
Her bronze skin...like Mayan Goddess
Traces of my heritage,
Image of my past.

Her voice soft and penetrating,
As she spoke of love
Dreams
Memories
In her strong will,
her way of love
I see, her father who lives
in her memories
Forever more.

Pain hides from her,
as she smiles
Through life, showing others
That no matter what,
you can still laugh.

For a time she lived within me;
Time, passed like strong winds,
Taking with it, my precious baby
Leaving behind a beautiful maiden.

Rose of my garden,
Rejoiced of my heart
As she said--
Mom I love you.

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