Thanks Mum… For Everything

Every time I see you
I know that you are there for me

I came out of your womb
Saying thanks was what my first cry meant
All the people fussing over me
Every where I went
Thanks for the life you breathed into me

When I was seven
You made me go to school
School was not heaven
Every one knew that too.
Thanks for sending me to school anyway.

When I had my first job,
Times were tough
I had to slog like a dog
It wasn’t easy though
But thanks for being there

Got married, had children
My marriage nearly failed
If it wasn’t for you.
You helped me through the storm
So thanks for the care and concern

But mum, all I want to say is thanks
Thanks for cheering me up
Thanks for understanding me
Thanks for everything you gave me
Thanks for being there when I needed you

Every time I see you
I know that you are there for me

Esther Chan
3G