A beautiful woman sticks by her husband under any circumstances... She supports him and yet is strong to have mountains on her shoulders.
A beautiful woman mothers not only her own children but all her children with equal love and affection like how a true mother should be.
A beautiful woman doesn't need diamonds and yet sparkles like the brightest star when she represents Singapore across the continents, garnering respect as an independent woman in a male dominated world.
A beautiful woman is one that reads terrible atrocities written and said about her and still stays focused because she knows that being stronger is the only way to keep Singapore even more vibrant and prosperous.
A beautiful woman cries with her people when our founding father leaves us, holding on to her husband and being a pillar of support so that he can continue to serve this country with good health and a clear mind knowing that no matter how tired he is... She is always just beside him.
A beautiful woman's eyes sparkle when she looks upon her husband delivering his speeches like it is his first. She laughs with him, cries with him and stands proud with him regardless the outcome.
A beautiful woman is a mother, an elder sister, a younger sister and a friend to all Singaporeans.
A beautiful woman is one that doesn't judge you for your skin color, sexual orientation or social background and also believes that a capable human being with strong values can have tattoos.
This beautiful woman is Madam Ho Ching. A fine lady that has never failed as a wife to PM Lee and a mother to us all.
We Singaporeans stand strong and proud because of you. Thank you Madam.
By N-dru Hsiao
