I cried today br on Mother's day br I've been wanting to cry for a long time br I've been wanting to cry for about a year now br Mascara and eyeliner running down my cheek br And three pairs of brown eyes looking at me br 'What is it, mom? ' br 'You didn't like the breakfast we prepared for you? ' br 'Why are you crying, mom? ' br What do I tell them? br That I've been trusting once again br and got hurt yet one more time? br That I gave my soul to someone br and he didn't treat it as I hoped he would? br That I'm losing my hope in people? br Or, that I'm crying 'cause their pure love touched me? br 'Cause I realize that paradise is right there in front of me br and I've been looking for it elsewhere? br 'Cause I realize that they're the only ones capable br of loving me unconditionally, no matter what I do or say? br - I'm crying 'cause you're all I have in this world, I said br as my son was handing me a love coupon br promising me a hug whenever I needed it br - I'm crying 'cause you make me feel complete, I said br as my little one was handing me her drawing br - I'm crying 'cause I love you more than life itself, I said br and my eldest son gave me a card apologizing for backtalking br - I'm crying 'cause you're giving me strength to face this ugly world, I said br And I cried some more cleansing tears. br Closed my eyes and tried to take it all in br Wanted this moment to last a lifetime.