Abraço de Mãe

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 resides within me
I am still dependent on this love
To walk, to stand

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