My First Love

As I enter a new phase of mind
A light is shown into my eyes
Your heartbeat is also mine, always
It has been that, my breath
My life, this is all yours
This has been true, ever since
The very first time I grew
Inside of you
That's where my heart was beating for the first time
The very first time I knew
my all, my very being
Is the meaning, of your love for me
The inspiration for remaining
Afloat in this sea
Of everything

We were
We are
We will always be
Family

I am
A part of you
Apart from me
Cries can be heard
Along with laughing
How cruel it all can be, this life

The Rose I know
Will never fade
The Rose I know
Has been, is, and will always be
A part of me

Even as the veil covers my joyous tears
All your hopes and fears show, your eyes
Telling me it's hard to let go, it's time
You'll be with me, my heart, my mind
Tells me you'll always have
A part of me, inside

Sent from above
You always have been
Always will be
My first love

Thanks for stepping back in time with me! This poem was a tribute to my mom. I wrote it when her and I were parting ways. She was on her way to Guam and I decided to stay in Philippines after highschool to persue college life. I wanted to be a physical therapist. Let's just say that didn't happen. A story for another time I suppose. Namaste 🌸