Cord

With your first breath,
you made me proud,
clutched at my heart,
to make it pound
.

You suckled your thumb,
I touched your ears.
Grateful above,
brought your soul here.

A toothless smile,
you wore all day.
Our world an isle,
embraced we swayed.

While teaching you,
I taught myself.
As candles blew,
strong bonds excelled.

We both grew up,
reflective eyes.
We conquered humps,
but always tried.

Still to this day,
pride makes me cry,
release delays,
so you can fly
.

– Grace Y. Estevez-Reddy

Originally Published on April 04, 2021

Cion Mamá

La luz de Carmen,
refleja sobre mi.
Acaricia mi cara,
haciéndome dormir,
Ilumina mis sueños,
sin principio ni fin.
Limpia mis fracturas,
suspiran mi sentir.

La luz de Carmen,
inspira mi reir.
Cose mi sonrisa,
ayuda sin decir.
Fuerza de cemento,
un corazón de miel.
Carga sentimientos,
muy puro y siempre fiel.

Cion Mama (English)

The light of Carmen,
reflects upon me
caressing my face,
putting me to sleep
Brightens my dreams,
with no beginning or end.
Cleans up my fractures
while sighing my feeling.

The light of Carmen,
inspire my laugh
Sew my smile
while quietly helping.
It cements my strength,
with a heart made of honey
carries feelings,
very pure and always faithful.

– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy

Today is my mother’s birthday. Her given name is Luz del Carmen though she goes by Carmen. Spanish is her primary language so as a tribute to her I decided to try posting in spanish for the day. The flow and structure for the english translation may be a bit off but hopefully you can get the gist of it. Happy Birthday! Felicidades Mami!💕

Mom

Miracle worker
O
utstanding best friend
T
houghtful observer
H
ands create and mend
E
ager to nurture
R
adiance extends

Peacefully present
R
emarkable strength
O
penly pleasant
V
ibrating with depth
I
nfinite essence
D
rive that goes the length
E
ndearing presence
S
afety in each breath

Willing to be there
A
lways on my side
R
ampant with great care
M
agically guides

Calming from within
O
pen hearted shine
M
agnetic with wins
F
antastic design
Optimism spins
R
ighteous and divine
T
rue love seeps through skin
Smile feels like sunshine

– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy

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