Abraço de Mãe
Walmir Alencar
Mother's Embrace
She embraced me when the tears
Were still a secret within me
Then she gathered my tears
Like roses from a garden
She illuminated with joy every step of mine
Carried me when I had no strength
Blessed love stood me up
On your lap, holy altar of God
I am consecrated, heading towards Heaven
On your lap, generations to the Father
God loved and welcomed in you
In a mother's embrace
Today, seeing so much time passed
Not everything has changed
Not every tear reveals in the eyes
But I am happy
A child's heart always lives within me
I am still dependent on this love
To walk, to remain standing
