Our Mother

Our mother, you gave us birth

And like the hen, you’ve cared for us;

You shared with us the tiniest grains

Even when you felt for more;

Like a blessing, you gave us life;

Like waters, you quench our thirst;

Like a dove, you give us hope;

Like the moon, you make us dream;

Like a peacock, you are elegant;

Like a lotus, you are delicate

Like the roses, you are joy;

Like a queen, you reign our hearts.

 

And best of all that we can boast of,

You are you – you are our mother.

Like the eagles, we assure you;

Worry not, we will secure you;

When you weary take a rest,

For soon enough it’ll be our turn

To give you comfort and the joy,

That you’ve sacrificed for us;

And lift you high above the waters

Just to make you proud, our queen;

The juicy plums that hang so high,

We will stretch as high to reach.

 

And the few days you can live

Will be filled with sweets and smiles;

And when it’s time you take a rest,

We’ll nestle you and give you warmth;

And what a splendor it will be

To be hosted by the King;

Full of glory in His bosom,

With the angels all your friends.

We shall sing our very sweetest;

We shall dance our very latest;

Oh, our mother, we are honored

Just to know you gave us birth!