Your Voice in the Dark

It was your voice in the
Darkness
That calmed my fears
Your heartbeat lulled me to
Sleep
Hands with the fragrance of almonds
First cradled me when I
Cried
Dark curly hair and eyes as blue as the sky
Looked upon my innocence and declared me
Beautiful
Your smile taught me to laugh
Your words taught me how to be an adult
Your prayers sustained my life

Everything that I am
I owe it all to you.

My Mother and Friend