这是一首成年男子写给母亲的诗,回忆了母亲对自己无微不至的呵护。诗歌本身不押韵,采用了自由诗的形式(free verse),更像是一封家书。
How did you find the energy, Mom
妈妈,你的能量源于何处?
To do all the things you did,
可以完成所有的事,
To be teacher, nurse and counselor
当一个老师,护士,和顾问。
To me, when I was a kid.
在我还是一个孩子的时候。
How did you do it all, Mom,
妈妈,你是如何做到的。
Be a chauffeur, cook and friend,
当一个司机,厨师和朋友,
Yet find time to be a playmate,
还要抽时间陪我玩耍。
I just can't comprehend.
曾经我不能理解,
I see now it was love, Mom
现在我知道了,妈妈。
That made you come whenever I'd call,
是爱让你在我需要时来到我身边,
Your inexhaustible love, Mom
是因为你对我无穷无尽的爱,
And I thank you for it all.
感谢你为我做的一切,妈妈。