Feliz Cumpleaños Mama

From afar, through mountains and ravines,
Wetting a prayer with my tears,
Trembling with joy to find her;
To the warm ranch I have returned.
The voices of a memory surrounded me
They spoke to me, in dreams, of her day.
The fever of a longing burned me:
To kiss her and bless her!

Happy birthday, mom!
For being good and simple,
Perfume of a hundred lilacs
I bring in my emotion,
May you live many years,
May you be very happy,
May only roses rain
Upon your good love.
Happy birthday, mom!
Suffering and tiny,
Song, shelter, water...
That's her heart!

Far away, the mountain woman of my life,
Has given her a granddaughter who waits for her;
She would see her at night, on her knees,
Praying for her grandmother.
How beautiful is the table she has set
And the fine little white linen tablecloth.
The old basket with the lilies...
Her gray hair and her hands!