The Things I Couldn't Say

Dear Momma

Dear mom,

I love you.

I truly do.

Even though I never say it enough,

Come to think of it, I never, ever say it except

For the times I needed stuff.

The love I have for you can move mountains.

It's higher than sky scrapers, and even

reaches the stars because you mean that much to me.

Every time you see me, you smile.

A smile that reaches the tips of your eyes,

And sparkles them.

For eighteen years you believed in me,

Loved me, cared for me, all without me ever asking.

You see mom, you're my everything.

Every night I sleep wondering how life would be without you.

You see, I don't want to ever find out.

Just thinking about it makes me want to scream and shout.

Ummi you're my everything

May Allah shower you with blessings and love

Because you deserve it.

Those nights when I'd sleep sick; you'd care for me.

Those days when I had school and

you'd drive me even though you were ill.

Those moments when I needed you, and you were there to make me feel better

Mommy, you're my everything.

I want you to know now before it's too late.

Fate has a way of either making things better

or ruining it, but Allah has planned and

I can't counter it.

But as of now, you're the only woman in my eyes.

You see, true beauty in a woman lies in

the depths of her smile

and yours lights up my world

Momma I love you.

I sincerely do, with everything inside of me.

This little phrase took me so long to finally say

but please understand I really, really do.

I love you.

Sincerely your only son.