From Zak to Mom I was going to write you a letter, but you Know what, Mom, I will write you a poem instead. As I sit next to this river, I feel proud to be your son. As I set foot in this foreign land, my fear fades as I am reminded of the courage you have given me. As I fear the act of approaching new people I am reminded of the confidence you taught me. As I see how fragile most families are I feel lucky to have such a strong one You are my hero, the person I want to be like The light that has shown in my darkest hour, But most of all, that you are my mother.

What can I say? Zak is my bright and ambitious grandson He went to Japan by himself and accomplished one of his dreams at the age of nineteen. He spent some quality time in Tokyo and learned more about that country and the life of his childhood friend, whom he visited there. That's how he discovered that the poem allowed people to express their feelings better than with letters.