Can i ever forget you my love?
Can there be a time when i dont look at your picture
and not teared for this loss?
Can i ever look back at those times and not missed you
from the deepest of my heart?

can i ever forget those nights
sleeping beside you
talking to you
listening to your stories
listening to your hurt and tears
listening to your love for your children

can i ever forget awaiting you
walking slowly up that hill
waving to you excited to see you
wondering what gifts you brought

can i ever forget your hugs and kisses
your comforting words to my cries
your pride in me
i love you nenek

can i ever forget those nights
you sitting crossed legs
watching your favourite news channel
smoking your cigar in silence

can i ever forget your nice hair cream smell
you in perfect uncreased uniform
sitting guard in front of that jewellery store
visiting you a trip of luxury

can i ever forget those lonely nights
taking care of you just being there for you
preparing your favourite simple dish of tempe and steaming rice
i love you atok

can i ever forget your love?

for the answer will forever be no
i will never forget you
i will never stop crying
i will never stop missing you

for your love is strength
for your love is beautiful memories
for your love is humble and generous
for your love is my mother’s being