A Few Thoughts About my Mother
"My mother died, and with her death, half of me died. When my tears stopped flowing like a wild river, I felt completely vulnerable as her love always protected me like a shield against the toughness of the world. She was the biggest influence in my life. She taught me how to love music, literature, poetry, colour, flowers, birds, trees, justice, honor, truth, discipline, exercise, persistence. My life was truly enriched by her presence and her teachings. I´m full of love and gratitude for her, for all she gave me, for the way she helped me to become who I am today. I miss her desperately and I will keep on missing her, until I join her spirit in the starry night."
Cristina Rodriguez
Pico Island
2024