Dear Mama, A Poem From A Son In Chicago Poem by RIC BASTASA

dear mama,

today is your 78th birthday
i can't join you but i am sending a little money
for your party
do not forget to invite our tenants
feed them well
how can i ever forget your birthday?
i am very sorry
i may have quarelled with you
but deep in my heart
mama
i love you very much.

may all sons remember this
as i will always remember it

there is no mother who wishes harm to her children
like you mama
thank you for giving me life
thank you for all the good things

i love you mama

may you have more birthdays to come.

love,

dodong