SCOOBY DOO

Sccoby Doo Sticker

August 1984 when I celebrated my 14th birthday. 

Scooby Doo sticker had graced my special day. 

Yes, it was a mere 2 x 2 inches  sticker in size.

But to me no amount can equal it true prize.

It was a gift from my mother.

Back when she was working as a domestic helper

In the Middle East, under a cruel employer

Who put her to jail because she said, she err.

It was a gift from my mother

When life for us was a lot tougher

But she tried and tried to make it better.

Overworked and underpaid she was.

Away from everything she had.

But nothing and nobody was able to stop her

To call for a celebration and a gift to deliver

For her precious children to always remember

They are her treasures, her joys forever.

I tried to keep that birthday gift as best as I could

To cherish it always I promise I would

But a lot of moving made me missed that gift

Good thing there is a heart where gift can truly live.

Again, among the presents that I received ever

It's  one of those stucked in  my heart

Such a very simple work of art

That came solely from a mother's heart.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY NANAY!

I WISH I COULD OFFER TO HER

THE BEST OF THIS WORLD COULD OFFER

BUT MEANTIME, REST ASSURED

THAT THERE IS A SON IN ME

WHO IS ALWAYS PROUD TO HAVE 

A MOTHER IN YOU.