I could have been a writer just like you
Or an artist just like Papa
I could have been an executive like Lolo
Or a great mother like Lola
For people’s rights I could have fought
Just like what Tito had done
Or like Tita, a dentist, I’d thought
I could have been more if I weren’t gone
I could have made you all so proud
If only you have been brave
I could be a stand out in a crowd
If only I have been saved
Now that you are sad and in tears
I could have been there to hug you
But mom all that’s left is to watch from up here
How I wish I could be with you