Mama Lioness
In the loving memory of Marianne Greta Ku’ualoha Pinto Cruz July 30,1956-November 3,2015
December 28,2015
By:.Makalapua Pinto

Author’s Note: I’ve been thinking of my mom a lot lately. I still miss her every day. I still wish I could call her or meet up with her for lunch lol. I sure miss those times. My mom will always be My Mama Lioness.

I’m sitting here thinking of you
with tears in my eyes threatening to fall
It’s been a month since Our Heavenly Father called you home.

I still can hear your voice
I still can picture you in my mind’s eye

Remembering and cherishing all you taught me
Remembering and cherishing your strength and your heart
Remembering and cherishing your wisdom and your humor
Remembering and cherishing your fierceness and your generosity

You were always there for me throughout my growing pains
You were there throughout my cancer episode
Hehe…. I still can remember fondly how you told God ….He couldn’t have me yet.
Yea, I thought you were crazy for telling Him this, but hey that’s how you were.
You were there for my current illnesses and you never once gave up on me.

I have a promise to keep
And I will.

I know you’re watching from heaven along with gramps and the rest of the ohana.
I’m going to make through life.
No matter what boulders are toss in my way.
I’m going to push through
Because you raised me to be strong and courageous like you.

Before I end this little poem.

I’ll say A Hui Hou, Mama Lioness
I love you and you’ll always live in my heart

Now you can watch me shine.