A tribute to Mother by Bon Hian

Tomorrow is Mother's Day and we have one of the most moving home made poems from our wonderboy.

Hi all,

As Mother’s Day is just around the corner, just wanted to share something I wrote specifically for my mother, who is 82 this year.

For all you BPES ladies out there who are mothers too, hopefully this goes some way to recognize the tremendous sacrifices and love you have showered on your own children.

For those of us who still have our mothers with us today, as sons and daughters, make and take the time to tell them how much we love them.

“Ode To Mother”

In moments like this,

My thoughts turn to thee,

With a deep sigh in my heart,

Yes, your life was hard.

Oh, how you must have trembled,

When there’s no bread on the table,

All through those early years,

With only your words of strength in our ears.

We set off for our primary schools,

All eight of us in our handed-down shoes,

To get an education, you insist,

To get a headstart in life, we persist.

From daybreak to way past nine,

Come rain or shine,

Toiling non-stop to make ends meet,

So that we may have some meat.

Mother dear, we have all come a long way,

Remember, my first paycheck we blew away,

The tears it brought to your face,

That special day we celebrated at our place.

The sacrifices you made,

The chores now done by the maid,

Your heart of pure gold,

A mother’s love you hold.

Thank you, mother dearest,

With this poem, I come nearest,

To putting words to feelings,

That have remained true from the beginning.

Bon

Mother's Day 2008