A Mother's Child Poem by Fareez Phalez

Have you forgotten, my friend?
That you are still somebody's child?
Still in your mother's heart
Even though you act so wild

When you were a little baby
And you cry all night
She had to stay awake with you
And keep you in her sight

Have you really forgotten?
How she pampered you so much?
The warmth you got in her hugs
Nothing as smooth as a mother's touch

Remember when she took you out
To have fun with your siblings?
She finds joy seeing her children
Having good times and laughing

Do you remember on your birthdays
She has always planned surprises for you?
She has never failed to make those
Really special days for you

And when you go to school
She has never forgetten to give you money
She really wanted to make sure
That you would not be in class hungry

And she has always waited for you
Even when you got home late
Before you go to sleep
She made sure you have a hot plate

How about yourself?
Do you act like you love her?
When she has always loved you
My friend, do you remember?

Do appreciate and cherish
For when you lose your mother
You also lose the best blessing in life:
A mother's prayer

2014