Isabel (You Are My Mother)

In 2024 I wrote about 30+ lyrics for songs I would create using AI and digital tools. Somewhere within those 30+ the thought came to me that my mom deserves to be memorialized in song. She is an amazing person. Yes, I am biased but the lady truly is wonderful. She has done a lot of things to help others but first and foremost she has been one great mom. She and I have always had a very close relationship.

I love you, Isabel...!!!

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To tell her story I am going to do a line by line analysis of the song lyrics. The words in parenthesis following the lyrics are the analysis.

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Isabel

I am her reflection, (I was born to her and I belong to her. I can see a little bit of her in my face)

She brought me into this world,

She gives me love and affection, (She has always been a mother who gives hugs and kisses)

She's my little trouble girl. (She's not perfect. Mom has always had her mental health issues - but that never impeded her desire to be a nurturing mom)

She is completely blind, (She was diagnosed with glaucoma in 1980 and by 2010 she completely lost her eyesight)

And she cannot walk, (In January 2022 she (and I) ended up with COVID. She was in the hospital for eight days. When she came home she had lost her ability to walk and it has never come back)

But she's happy in her mind, (Despite all the health problems and disabilities that follow her she is still happy on the inside)

You can hear it when she talks. (You can hear her happiness when she talks. She has a lilt in her voice and chuckles with her words)

She's my little angel delight, (I call her my little angel because she is such an inspiration to me)

She's another natural wonder, (She's another natural wonder because no matter what comes up against her she keeps on going)

Her smile shines so bright, (Her little smile brightens my life. I become filled with joy overflowing when she smiles)

I love the lady, she's my mother. (what can I say... I Love Her)

Isabel, Isabel, you're such an inspiration, (My mom inspires me. She has such a will and desire to be a good person and do what is right.)

Isabel, Isabel, always been a giver, (I have never known anyone who gives of themselves as much as my mom. she has helped many, many people throughout her life. There are many people that love my mom deeply)

Isabel, Isabel, we love your dedication, (My mom is so dedicated to love. For instance when the caregiver is feeding her she will grab their hand and start kissing it - she is so full of true unconditional love - a few caregivers and friends that can attest o her love are Jenn, Gwen, Esmeralda, Roxana, and Laura)

Isabel, you are my mother.

Even in your darkness,

You manage to see light, (she is completely blind but still the goodness in her heart lights the way)

Your kisses are the sweetest, (I love it when she asks me to come near and then she plants a big beautiful kiss on my face)

You won't give up the fight. (People have said she is like the energizer bunny - she keeps takes a licking but keeps on ticking - she keeps going and going and going)

Isabel, Isabel, thank you for your wisdom, (My mom is one of the smartest people I have ever known in my life - even in the throes of demntia her intelligence shines through)

Isabel, Isabel, always thinking of others, (She is truly always concerned about the well-being of others)

Isabel, Isabel, your kindness is our freedom, (Her kindness and love is a freedom because it is true without strings attached. She gives love without expectation)

Isabel, you’re my mother.

Isabel, you’re my mother,

And I will love you forever.

Isabel, Isabel, you're such an inspiration,

Isabel, Isabel, always been a giver,

Isabel, Isabel, we love your dedication,

Isabel, you are my mother.

Even in your darkness,

You manage to see light,

Your kisses are the sweetest,

You won't give up the fight.

Isabel, Isabel, thank you for your wisdom,

Isabel, Isabel, always thinking of others,

Isabel, Isabel, your kindness is our freedom,

Isabel, you’re my mother.

Isabel, you’re my mother,

And I will love you forever (forever)

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Here is a link to a short reel I made because facebook keeps on pushing me to make a Reel. Click here to watch the reel.

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Links for streaming "Isabel"

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UeEX-xCFifs

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/63tDKJDbTytu1oX3JAxb5c?si=245013625fac4337

Tidal: https://tidal.com/browse/track/408624453?u

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With much LOVE and gratitude, RHC ❤️