My darling Mum, from the moment I was born

your love enveloped me like a warm blanket

one that shielded me from life’s harshest winds

even in your smallest and simplest gestures

a smile, a touch, a word of encouragement

I felt the enormity of your care and devotion

as your love was always there, always nurturing

When you unexpectedly departed from this earth

it felt as though that blanket was ripped away

leaving me exposed to a cold and painful reality

no more hugs, no more moments of shared joy

but now, in your physical absence, I am learning

your love, like all great loves, has not disappeared

it has simply transformed into something deeper

The physical separation caused by your sudden loss

taught me that your love is too powerful to ever fade

it is as solid today as it was when you held me as a child

as bright as your smile in our happy moments together

as pure as it was when you were still here by my side

your love, the love we shared, is still very much alive

it lingers in the air, wrapping itself around my heart

Your love was never dependent on the physical alone

it was always something spiritual, something eternal

that love cannot be diminished by time or distance

it is stronger than my grief, shinier than my sorrow

it lives on, in me, in memories, in every breath I take

your love is the most precious gift you ever gave me

and for that, my dearest Mum, I am forever grateful