Cempasúchil Heartbeat

I lay the photos on the altar

Beside your favorite bread and tea

The candles shake a little softer

Like they are breathing memories

I set out fruit and sweet tamale

The way you love them at your table

And in the hush of this small chapel

I hear you laugh so bright and stable

Oh, madre, stay in the gloom of the night

Where every tear turns to silver light

We bring your name, we bring your song

And in our hearts you live unchained

Oh, Mother, stay in the glow of the night

Your gentle hands still guide us right

Though time keeps moving, love remains

A flame that dances through the rain

The accordion hums like you're breathing

The bass keeps time with my slow prayer

I trace your smile across the darkness

And find a quiet mercy there

We gather close, your children whisper

With flowers tucked beside your frame

No empty room can hold your goodness

No fading dusk and dim remain

Oh, Mother's Day in the glow of the night

Where every tear turns to silver light

We bring your name, we bring your song

And in our hearts, you live on strong

Oh, Mother's Day in the gloom of the night

Your gentle hands still guide us right

Though time keeps moving, love remains

A flame that dances through a lane

If sorrow comes, let it pass through us

Like moonlight over water deep

We will remember and keep growing

From every blessing that you keep

Oh, mother, stay in the glow of the night

We leave you flowers, we leave you light

Your love still rises soft and clear

The home of love is always here

Oh, mother, stay in glow of the night

We carry you in every light

And when the dawn begins to call

Your peace is with us through the dark