I Am Reminded (for Mom)

I AM REMINDED (for Mom)


Today I am reminded
To appreciate her
Remember
To celebrate her
Like we do
The gifts
Each December.

Today we all are
Similar
Having her as dearest
And most familiar
Today belonging
As we all are belonging
To our loving
Mother(s)

Today I am reminded
Of who I am
Because of her
And no other
I know love
And learned to be a man

Today it's her we thank
It's Mother's Day
Blessed be creation's dance

And I am reminded
How once she held
My tiny little hands...


(I am no one with you, nanay.
I'm forever grateful.)