"Portrait Of My Mother"

Mother, how may I portray you?
You who stand by my side smiling
Without any expectations and grievances 
You look at me walk away from you

Mother, I wonder 
How much pain you are hiding?
Behind the beautiful smile
Your voice so soft, ever aspiring,
Always giving hope.

Mother tell me why do you bury
Your tears with your smile?
Why don't you complain?
Mother, take me 
Behind those smiles

Mother answer me
How may I portray you?
You who stand by my side
Smiling.