from my mother, for me

The one and only you
by S.M. Awad-el-Kariem

Before you came I was me
I thought of me and felt for me
And then, there was you

And “me” changed forever
There were us, them, her, him, and you
Together we shall have the ultimate love
They will make you feel happy and laugh
She will be your playmate, your peer, your friend.
He will be your teacher, your mentor, your guide.
Everyone will be there for you
All the world will be there for you.
For it was God’s gift to you
As you are God’s gift to me.

You were the beginning for me to know
Life is not futile,
Birth, suffering and death.
Life, was watching you grow
Your cry, your smile
And how you held your breath
Trying to get your way.
Finding it in the uncharted road
Luring me, enchanting me to pray
Grateful for this ultimate gift of God