Madre Preciosa

Madre Preciosa, you are important to me,

An unlikely hero, who is strong as can be,

Fights demons within and assures hijos with a smile,

A hidden smile, that masquerades her struggles, 

of money, fear, and power 

3am in the fields,

Working hard for her hijos,

In hopes of a dream that they will one day be someone,

 Madre Preciosa,

You'd die for your kids,

Your heart and soul is contracted by them,

Like a duck you are resilient,

You put on a strong face for your children, 

And say estoy bien in the happiest tone,

When in reality you are broken.

Madre Preciosa,

I know you are strong,

The day will come where I will be number one,

For you and you only I work hard for you,

And vow that your work pays off for me,

The struggles that you've endured shaped who you are,

Madre Preciosa,

You are more than just a hero,

You're a beam of hope for your hijos,

Rest assured your hijos notice you, 

And know you inside and out,

Madre Preciosa,

Let this be known, 

That everyone hears this story, 

Of a forgotten latina mom.

By: Selena Yanez, AHS