Life has given me an angel
I know only one
She guides me and protects me
When I was scared
She carried me and held me
When I couldn’t walk
She did everything for me
When I was weak
She taught me to speak
The language of men
She cradled me
When I couldn’t sleep
She taught me about God
And where to find him
Though she stood beside me
I have grown
Yet I need her
I still can’t do many things
She was there for me
When I didn’t know what to do
She cried for me
When she knew the troubles were near
I don’t know how to repay her
An angel so rare
Her name is of no importance
I simply call her, Amma!!