Always and forever (This is for you mom)

You endured so much pain
to bring me into this world
You had tears of joy in your eyes
when on your face, I cuddled and curled.

You fed me and cleaned me
And amused me when I cried
had it not been for you mom,
I would have surely died.

I spoke in a language
that only you could perceive
I wonder how you deciphered my needs
when I was not able to speak !

You were the happiest person on earth
when you heard the first word I spoke
You taught me my first alphabet
and held my hand when I wrote.

You showed me how to tie my shoelace
and button up my shirt
As I got ready for school
You asked me to be alert.

You helped me with my homework
and cleaned my messy stuff
At night you patiently listened to me
"Mom- the day was so rough".

Time went by
I thought that I had grown
Friends became my priority
I lived in a world of my own.

I found your concerns about me
trite and fake
and one day I yelled at you
"This is more than I can take."

A tear ran down your cheek
you wiped it with your hand
"What did I do to her now?"
I could not understand.

With time came responsibilities
life moved on and years passed by
I should have taken out time for you
But I did not try.


Now I want you to know
you mean a lot to me
Had you not been there
I know not what I would have been.

As I count my blessings, I think of you
and wish I could be by your side
A "perfect mother" you have always been
this I say with pride.

I don't have words to thank you
I am not that clever.
But I will carry you in my heart
Always and forever.