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A Loving Mother

A tender and loving mother that gave unconditional love to her children.

She was a superhero in disguise, with no superpowers to boast about.

She made sacrifices without complaints, just to give a better life to her children.

She never seeks acknowledgement but knew that her children were grateful in all her endeavors.

She left this earth too soon.

We will miss her smile, her gentle words of kindness, and her love for all the people whom she touched with her magical hands.

Rest her gentle soul, a soul that is now with God in Heaven.

Dedicated to everyone who have lost a mother and still misses her.

By Jazzmin S. Lu

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I Am Not My Mother’s Daughter

Mama, sorry to disappoint you…I could not be the daughter you want me to be. I know you want me to walk a path of a well behaved traditional daughter, but I have untamed liberal thoughts spinning in my head; round and round. Who should I be? I could only be “me”. A daughter that have her own thoughts and American dreams. I have a similar face, hair color, eyes and mouth just like my mother; but still I am not my mother’s daughter. See the real me, deep inside my soul: an outspoken, creative, passionate, optimistic Asian girl with the best assimilation of Asian and American culture.

By Jazzmin S. Lu

Dedication and Acknowledgment:

To my mother, whom I dearly love and admire with her sparkly personality that always warmed my heart. Without her struggle and sacrifice, I wouldn’t be the woman I am today.

Also, I want to acknowledge all the immigrant mothers out there, that made a difference in the lives of their daughters: teaching them the importance of heritage, self-identity, self-love, resilience, and perseverance to break the glass door to achieve their dreams.