Have you seen me lately mother?
So tall I am now, so strong
I have a moustache now
And my hair is long
I help father in the woods
Chopping and heaving
And was the baby's face
To make sure the fever is leaving
I help you make tea mother
And shop for you in the bazar
I am not scared of the dark anymore
Even when you are so far
I milk the cow and stich my buttons
I polish the shoes
And wash the curtains
Why do you still call me baby?
Mother ain't I big now?
I don't sleep beside you mother
Or constantly have you in tow
I see you asleep mother
Oblivious to what I just said
I tuck the blanket around you
And wipe the sweat from your forehead
You look so peaceful when you sleep
And as I climbed in beside you
I felt you pull me close
Mother, I love you.
