to the master of patience
and love enduring,
one that is selfless
and suffereth long

as a child longs for her mother
I long for your instructions
I wake up before sunrise
to listen to your words
at night I rest curled up
in your hardworking hands
that secured my wellbeing

how grateful I am
for an endearing experience
to have witnessed your life —
wisdom and tenderness
beyond measure
no one can compare

who am I to be worthy of you
I owe you my all