Golden Heart

A Mother With One Eye

My mother had only one eye and I hated her for that I hated her being around me I hated that unwanted attention it brought to me at school I hated how other children stared at her and looked away in disgust My mother worked two job to provide for the family but I was just embarrassed by her and didn't want to be seen with her Every time my mother came to visit me at school I wanted her to disappear I felt a surge of hatred towards the woman who make me embarrass every time when she is near me In a moment of extreme anger I even once told her that I wanted her to die and leave my soul I was completely unconcerned about her feelings As I grew up I did whatever was in my power to keep distance from her I studied hard to get an overseas job I left my mom and settled abroad I married there and never moved back to mother
Although she once came to my home to see me unannounced She scared my children My children took her a monster They started crying I was angry at her for showing up unannounced and forbid her to ever come here I yelled and screamed but my mom just apologized and left without saying a word An invitation of high school reunion made me visit my home town I could not resist driving past to my childhood home but I found that my mother had already passed away and left a letter for me

My dear child I must begin with apologizing that I visited your home unannounced and frightening your beautiful children I am also sorry that I had been such a source of embarrassment and humiliation to you when you were growing up I have learned that you may come Bach to town for reunion and I may not be there so I thought that its the time to tell you about the incident of your childhood You see my dear child you were involved in an accident and lost your one eye You were devastated but I wanted my baby to enjoy his life I wanted you to see all what you want to see so I gave one of my eye to you and believe me son looking my eyes on you is a never ending source of pleasure for me I have never regretted on my decision and I'm happy and in peace seeming you enjoying your life completely
With love your one eyed mother