Speak to me in my dreams –
And in my suffering look upon your son –
For day by day my afflictions increase
And wars are lost and won
I am in a desert without water –
And the sun scorches me unmercifully
Venomous snakes and ferocious beasts
Stalk my every move, and at night they taunt me
Frightening noises reverberate throughout the darkness
As I hold a candle under a heavy cloak –
I look upon your countenance
Mother you are truly beautiful
Only you can understand my silent suffering
You have looked down upon me from the other side –
And have witnessed my nights of pain
You have seen my tears and cried
Mother – I have seen violence
I have seen poverty
I have seen despair
I have seen pain
Through it all
I have carried you in my heart –
And In a world that’s dark
I have kept your flame
