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They piled the dirt over her body
Burying my throbbing heart without mercy
I crumbled to the ground, choking, suppressing my agonizing cries
My mother disappeared right before my eyes
I felt so alone, so deprived
Mama, I just want to hold you – just one last time
I knew the day was coming, but I just needed respite
To beg her forgiveness – to make it all right
I’m sorry I raised my voice, and slammed the door in your face
And vented my frustrations with shameful disgrace
Causing your tears to stream down — leaving a trace
A trace that carved into my heart
Excruciating regret and sorrowful hurt
Because I made you carry the brunt
Of my mistakes, and harsh cruelty — at worst
Mama, I just want to hold you – just one last time
Why was I not always by your side, serving you with humility
When you suffered sleepless nights to quell my anxiety
And planted in me the seeds of serenity
To live by the Qur’an and Prophetic civility
And make decisions with wisdom and integrity
You taught me to trust my God-given instincts
To depend only on Allah and invest my talents
To help the weak and needy, with constant radiance
To speak the truth, even if it goes against the currents
Your forgiveness stems from a mother’s loving heart, with certitude
But will Allah forgive me for my ingratitude
Commanding kindness to parents with excellence and fortitude
Only second to prohibiting shirk, the crime of worst magnitude
You were most deserving of my companionship, times three
Our Beloved’s words reverberate: Paradise under the mothers’ feet
Yet I frequently wonder: Do I deserve this rank, truly
When I have fallen short – often-times daily
Mama, I just want to hold you – just one last time
An impossible wish, for now it is my turn
To realize; to Allah we belong and to Him is our return
I beg your forgiveness, Allah, for all I have done
Have mercy on my mother, as she raised me when I was young
Grant me the light, knowledge and faith she possessed, as a loan
And bestow on me guidance to instill in my own
What she has taught me, from Your blessings alone
They piled the dirt over her body
Burying my throbbing heart without mercy
I crumbled to the ground, choking, suppressing my agonizing cries
My mother disappeared right before my eyes
I felt so alone, so deprived
Mama, I just want to hold you – just one last time
I knew the day was coming, but I just needed respite
To beg her forgiveness – to make it all right
I’m sorry I raised my voice, and slammed the door in your face
And vented my frustrations with shameful disgrace
Causing your tears to stream down — leaving a trace
A trace that carved into my heart
Excruciating regret and sorrowful hurt
Because I made you carry the brunt
Of my mistakes, and harsh cruelty — at worst
Mama, I just want to hold you – just one last time
Why was I not always by your side, serving you with humility
When you suffered sleepless nights to quell my anxiety
And planted in me the seeds of serenity
To live by the Qur’an and Prophetic civility
And make decisions with wisdom and integrity
You taught me to trust my God-given instincts
To depend only on Allah and invest my talents
To help the weak and needy, with constant radiance
To speak the truth, even if it goes against the currents
Your forgiveness stems from a mother’s loving heart, with certitude
But will Allah forgive me for my ingratitude
Commanding kindness to parents with excellence and fortitude
Only second to prohibiting shirk, the crime of worst magnitude
You were most deserving of my companionship, times three
Our Beloved’s words reverberate: Paradise under the mothers’ feet
Yet I frequently wonder: Do I deserve this rank, truly
When I have fallen short – often-times daily
Mama, I just want to hold you – just one last time
An impossible wish, for now it is my turn
To realize; to Allah we belong and to Him is our return
I beg your forgiveness, Allah, for all I have done
Have mercy on my mother, as she raised me when I was young
Grant me the light, knowledge and faith she possessed, as a loan
And bestow on me guidance to instill in my own
What she has taught me, from Your blessings alone
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