Dedicated to all the children who are separated from their mother's during this difficult time!

When I first held you in my arms

I swore I’d love you everyday

but there was something I forgot to tell you

sometimes mothers go away

I never meant to hurt you

and hope you understand

that any tears I’ve caused you

we’re not a part of a plan

sometimes bad things happen

and it’s hard to tell you why

but it always breaks a mother’s heart

to see her children cry

now I hope you’re listening

it’s important that you do

for I want to tell you

all about the love I have for you

a mother’s love is special

it’s a bond we will always share

whether I am far away or right there holding you

there hasn’t been a single day

I haven’t thought of you and said a very special prayer

for God to see you through

I know that I can’t change the past

oh, how I wish I could

I guess I’m asking for forgiveness

for the confusion, sorrow, pain

and self-doubts you have because your mom went away

but now it’s almost time for mom to start her new journey home

and promise to never leave you all alone

I want a chance to try again

to start our lives brand new

and this time bring laughter and lots of fun

and love that’s true

I know it won’t be easy and it will take some time

but with your hands in mine

up that hill of trust, we will climb

my promise is to be there and there will never come a day

when you turn your head to see your mommy go away again.

Kononronkwa