I saw my mother sitting
Quietly absorbed in her thoughts
She had been my guide in life
Now I cared for her with love
But her eyes seemed to speak
A language I could not understand
A language that talked about peace
And I wished I could grasp
She had taught me all the secrets
The meaning of the words
The beauty of each color
And how to write a song
Each lesson was a new road
To undiscovered lands in my mind
I remembered all that patient love
And I finally understood
I touched her hand and said:
You taught me about the world
Now you show me what is beyond
Silent words, invisible colors
And songs we sing with our hearts
Caring for someone is a lesson
A road to new lands in our souls
Where we learn the language of peace
She looked at me and smiled