Oh my sweet and lovely mother, it's been three years since you left me; your "beau". I miss you terribly, every minute of everyday. I refuse to dwell on anybody's opinion of you, because in my eyes, you were the perfect mother! They say, you can't choose your parents, but if I could, I'll choose you a million times over! I have a photograph of you in my bedroom with your iconic smile, whenever I gaze upon it, it melts my heart. You were such a gentle soul, it took so little to make you happy. I miss your very soft and soothing voice, you were selfless, loyal, and fearless. You were my mother, you were my friend. I miss our shopping trips and how I used to amaze you by taking a fraction of the time to prepare some of your favorite dishes, that'll otherwise, require more time. I miss you, my friends that were privileged to have known you, miss you as well. I try very hard to put a smile on my face everyday, in memory of you! So long....