The sound of your voice, the shine of your smile, the twinkle in your eye

The taste of your food, the thread of your crafts, the wisdom of your counsel

Even the sting of your spank, the glare of your scowl, the flight of your shoe…

The tough demeanor, the gentle love, the firm guidance

Hands on hips in challenge or arms outreached in loving embrace

Lessons taught, laughter shared, pain endured

Can it be 28 Mothers Days without you?

That’s now a few more than I had with you.

Yet you are with me every moment of every day

The lessons, the inspiration, the love continue

A legend in passion, patience and perseverance, our beautiful Palma

Always on my mind, in my heart, in all that I am and ever hope to be

Te vojo bbene, Mamma.