Aspired to see me wrapped with soft cloth,

Bundled me with joy,

Caressed my hand so gently,

Delighted as I cried for the first time,

Energized by my sweet smile,

Feared if she could provide my needs,

Grasped me with love and care,

Held me close to her heart,

Ignited my desire to chase my dreams,

Joined me as I take my first step of the journey,

Kisses me no matter if I succeed or fail,

Loves me like a princess yet she,

Makes me stronger than a fortress,

Nurtures my values,

Offers her life for my security,

Praises me when I do good,

Quests with me,

Rears me, until now, with God’s words,

Supports all my undertakings,

Thinks of me when I’m away,

Uplifts my spirit,

Volunteers to carry my burden,

Worries if I can live without her,

X-rays my actions to know my problems,

Yokes her life to mine,

Zooms by personality so I can be my best.

These are some of the many things

My mother has done and is still doing to cultivate my being.