CANDLE FOR MUM

A CANDLE FOR MUM
by Tony Fernandes

 Second Death Anniversary
of Benedicta Barboza

 You loved and laughed, you loved life,

A second year we've lived without you by our side,

With grief still in our hearts we try to conceal,

But the wounds in our hearts are hard to heal.

A mother and a friend you’ve always been

We miss your smile, your reassuring ways,

Your love, warmth, guidance and comfort,

Your prayers and blessings we still seek.

Your absence has left an indelible scar

We pay homage today dear Mother

And as we say in your honour a humble prayer

We light a candle in your memory from afar.