It's Mother's day today. So ironic that we need to reserve a day to remember her. The very person who's spent the best years of her life taking care of us.Frankly, according to me this is not in sync with our Indian culture where we worship Mother. Mother is God, 'maatru devo bhavah'. Nevertheless in todays world I guess such a day is required. Anyways, even if we don't need it, the card and gift companies certainly do! Here's something I penned for my Mom...
A doctor at times, a nurse part-time
Healing cuts and mending broken hearts
With caressing kisses and tender embraces.
A teacher so oft, a guide and mentor too;
Helping us sail through the sea of life,
Be it rough seas or times sublime.
Holding my hand, leading me across the street
With her by my side the world seemed to be at my feet.
Staying up nights was a common occurrence-
As I grappled with fever she’d sit by my side
And soothe my frayed nerves with her sweet lullabies.
The lullabies she sang still echo in my heart
Oh, why did childhood have to go by so fast!
Though gentle and unassuming, weak she is not.
Her calmness belies her fortitude, her endurance
As she handles life’s crises’ with quiet forbearance.
The strength beneath the silence
I’ve oft failed to recognize;
Its only now that I’m beginning to see her in true light.
Mother my dearest I want you to know,
You’ve been a better mum than I could ever ask for.
If there’s anyone who’s lacking
It’s only me your daughter, only me your daughter…
