MY MOTHER

Mom has surely been my source of inspiration

If not for her my life would’ve been tattered

Torn apart by neglect and deprivation

It’s still one piece thanks to my lovely Mother

In times of sorrow, sadness and dejection

There’s always been a nook and cranny of affection

Wherein my mistakes are pointed out

For mistakes are made to be corrected

And amended for the better

Mother’s pioneered all my efforts towards survival

It’s as if each breath she takes is for my revival

And though of her nature I’m not yet saturated

There’s room for more and more: unabated

‘Cos understanding is the root of success

Success may still depend on the situation

And it’s necessary for there to be dedication

‘Tis a trait that Mom has taught us from the cradle

And not to make unnecessary fuss

But to be patient and enduring

If one was to list the many morals,

Ideals, principles and other important disciplines,

To be acquired from Mom

One would surely exhaust

Both pen and paper plus himself

So to cut a long story short

Let me give a summary of some sort

People say “One in a million”.

I say “She’s second to none”.

Thus my friends to end with a word of advice

Anyone looking for ‘Success’

Should look underneath his Mother’s feet

To achieve many outstanding a feat

If there should be any doubts

Why! Light always illuminates the dark

For I am a living sample thanks to God Almighty,

And thanks to a wonderful Mother

       
      HAIDAR WALI (March 2001)