A Tribute To My Mother

Where I am probing a tranquil night
I find you there in the depth of skies
Among shiny stars, my beloved sight,
Endearing as ever to gratified eyes.

You are my smile, my forever pride,
On journey of life, you are my guide,
You’re my treasure, you’re my rock,
In your footsteps, I endeavor to walk.

Oh! when I ached, how you too cried,
An affectionate presence by my side
Cheering every feat since I was a child,
With my happiness how you too smiled.

In tenebrous times, you were our light,
When we encountered stormy shore,
In face of danger you were the knight
While enduring gusty seasons of yore.

You tutored me on right from wrong,
Those blessings of verity I pass along
As your love brightens arc of my dawn
On halo eternal, though you are gone.

In albums of past my memories revive,
Cherish and thrive, as if you are alive,
For undying is love so angelic and true,
Rekindling bond anew, thinking of you.

May 3, 2022

Placed 1st: A Mother’s Love, Tributes Of Love
For Mother’s Day Poetry Contest
Sponsor: B J Legros Kelley
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Kingston Avatar
January 7, 2024 at 7:04 PM
Such an exceptional piece, a written hug and kiss to your mom from your honest respect and love for her. Some of my favorite lines read, "Oh halo eternal". "In your footsteps I endeavor to walk" I try to walk in my mother's as well. To me her spirit and our bond will always be eternal. I wrote a poem about her too. If she was still alive, I know she would love to send your special poem to her own mother.
One Avatar
December 8, 2023 at 12:31 PM
My mum is my hero so I love your touching tribute ro tour mum...This is lovely my friend.
Venkataraman Avatar
May 24, 2022 at 3:01 AM
The poem seems to be written by great poets like Wordsworth, Keats, Byron, Milton, Blake, Longfellow and many others! The poet has given a miraculous contribution with stunning rhymes and rhythm. I can't understand how he could crop all the sentences to align them with brilliance. I am awed by his brain and heart's power and this is the World's best poem if we have a competition to write an ode to mother. Great poetic writing and I have no words to express my admiration and may my God bless him!
Pandit Avatar
September 1, 2022 at 7:26 AM
Thank you for your generous comments. Always inspiring to read such feedback. Much appreciate.
Mcintosh Avatar
May 22, 2022 at 1:32 PM
Beautiful. I love it. God bless you. Love, Gina
Pandit Avatar
October 11, 2022 at 7:02 AM
Much appreciate Gina--many thanks.
Callus Avatar
May 21, 2022 at 2:18 AM
This is such a beautiful tribute to your mother, Vijay! You keep her alive in your memories. ~ Congratulations on your win. Regards // paul
Pandit Avatar
October 11, 2022 at 7:02 AM
Many thanks Paul for your visit and kind remarks. Regards.
John Avatar
May 20, 2022 at 2:20 AM
Great congratulations, V. I liked this one.
Pandit Avatar
October 11, 2022 at 7:01 AM
Thank you Andrew. Much appreciate.
Proxenos Avatar
May 12, 2022 at 11:43 AM
Vijay not only are you top of the pops but this tribute to your mother is lovingly tops. Sorry I have not been around for a while Vijay - trying to catch up (if ever!) Hugs, blessings Jennifer.
Pandit Avatar
October 11, 2022 at 7:01 AM
Thank you Jennifer. Much appreciate.
Sands Avatar
May 10, 2022 at 1:00 PM
Congratulations for being #3 on the Best New Poems list Vijay :)
Pandit Avatar
May 12, 2022 at 5:41 AM
Thank you Heidi--much appreciate.
Peck Avatar
May 9, 2022 at 3:58 PM
Vijay, That is so beautiful. I believe your mom knows you wrote it altho she's only here in memories. :)
Pandit Avatar
May 12, 2022 at 5:41 AM
Thank you Ann--much appreciate.
Ball Avatar
May 8, 2022 at 10:32 AM
Beautiful and deeply touching Vijay. God Bless, JB
Pandit Avatar
May 9, 2022 at 3:17 PM
Thank you Judy. Much appreciate your kind remarks.
Deo Avatar
May 7, 2022 at 10:23 AM
Back with Congrats. Best for Sunday 8th May. Anil Deo
Pandit Avatar
May 7, 2022 at 11:16 AM
Much appreciate Anil--many thanks.
Kaianah Avatar
May 6, 2022 at 6:43 PM
A very lovely poem Vijay. Congrats on your win! Very well deserved <3
Pandit Avatar
May 7, 2022 at 11:15 AM
Thank you Anna--much appreciate.
Goldsmith Avatar
May 5, 2022 at 9:04 AM
Congratulations on your win. A beautiful/wonderful write. Love It. Have a great/blessed day writing away.......................
Pandit Avatar
May 5, 2022 at 2:34 PM
Many thanks Paula--much appreciate your comments, as always.
Rose  Avatar
May 5, 2022 at 5:33 AM
You have described her love so well dear friend. How a mother's love saves us time and time again. From heaven she must be watching you, with pride engraved in her tender heart. Be still and know that you were once loved, and still are today, Much has been shared here, Congrats on your beautiful win. I am silently cheering you on, :)
Pandit Avatar
May 5, 2022 at 2:33 PM
Thank you Vienna. Always a joy when you visit. Much appreciate your kind remarks.
Y. Avatar
May 4, 2022 at 10:46 AM
WoW! Vijay, You penned such a moving and touching tribute piece to your mother. It's hard to really describe the depth of a mother's love( you described it well). I understand my mother's love on a deeper level when I became a mother too. Congratulations on a well-deserved win. Have a nice day:-)Alexis
Pandit Avatar
May 5, 2022 at 4:13 AM
I appreciate your heartfelt comments, Alexis. As a mother you relate to those special feelings and much more. Many thanks for your kind remarks.
Trifiatis Avatar
May 4, 2022 at 6:14 AM
A tribute to mother's apotheosis, my friend, Vijay! No matter how beautiful the poem is, still mothers deserve more! Good luck, Blessings!
Pandit Avatar
May 4, 2022 at 8:58 AM
Yes, indeed--we can't say or do enough to honor them. Much appreciate my friend. Many thanks, Demetrios.
Poet Avatar
May 4, 2022 at 5:45 AM
Vijay, you remind me of my late mother and bring tears to my eyes. This is another one of my favorites. Our dedication is merely a loving reminder for every creature as to why he was created and exists on this planet. Well composed
Pandit Avatar
May 4, 2022 at 8:56 AM
This is indeed a tribute to your mother as well my friend. I am delighted that the poem reminded you of your mother's kindness as well. Much appreciate your kind remarks and your FAVE--many, many thanks for both.
Deo Avatar
May 4, 2022 at 1:19 AM
O mother's day seems to give all men a chance to be demonstrative in live, especially to non-spouse family. Last mother's day, a few of us siblings honored my Mother, & the Hi Fi song was shared: "Tu ( aap) kithnee pyaari heyh .... Heh Maaa, heh Maaa"
Pandit Avatar
May 4, 2022 at 8:54 AM
Your song tugs the heart my friend and your kind remarks celebrate mother's day. Much appreciate Anil--many thanks, as always.
George Avatar
May 4, 2022 at 1:05 AM
What an awesome tribute to your dear mother ! On reading this I feel this has been written for my mother. Along with its intimate personal touch, it also carries a universal appeal as it is this picture that comes to each one's heart when thinking of his/her mother.... ! Congratulations, Vijay !
Pandit Avatar
May 4, 2022 at 8:52 AM
It is a tribute to your mother as well my friend. Glad you felt, you can relate to these thoughts, Valsa. Many thanks for taking the time to write insightful comments.
Legros Kelley Avatar
May 3, 2022 at 10:52 PM
Oh Vijay, how beautiful. This is an amazing tribute of incredible beauty in honor of your mother. Thank you so very much for sharing this lovely poem, it is another fave for me. God bless you. Congratulations on placing in my poetry contest, this surely is a first place win <3
Pandit Avatar
May 4, 2022 at 8:50 AM
Thank for taking the time to write such detailed and complimentary remarks, BJ. Your thoughts of goodwill always touch the reader in a blissful way. A special treat to receive your FAVE. Many thanks for your FAVE and sponsoring contests.
Tor Avatar
May 3, 2022 at 9:03 PM
A special mom was yours my friend. God bless you...
Pandit Avatar
May 4, 2022 at 8:47 AM
So very kind of you Michael--many thanks for stopping by my friend. Blessings!
Nicole Avatar
May 3, 2022 at 7:25 PM
This tribute to your mother leaves my eyes misty. This thought especially: "You’re my treasure, you’re my rock, in your footsteps, I endeavor to walk." I can relate. My mother is my hero. I cherish both my parents (Still living). I'm holding your words so close to my heart. This is beautiful and tender, all at the same time. Hugs, Brandy
Pandit Avatar
May 4, 2022 at 8:46 AM
You are blessed my friend with the love and affection of your parents. Mothers are heroes as you say--I am sure she knows you honor her so. Your thoughts always make my day. Many thanks, Brandy, for your kind remarks.
May Avatar
May 3, 2022 at 5:48 PM
Mothers are our guiding stars, Beautiful and heartfelt tribute Vijay
Pandit Avatar
May 4, 2022 at 8:42 AM
Yes, they are. Much appreciate your visit and kind remarks, Joseph. Many thanks.
Dietrich Avatar
May 3, 2022 at 4:23 PM
wow, what a lovely tribute this. just beautiful.
Pandit Avatar
May 3, 2022 at 5:43 PM
Much appreciate, Andrea--many thanks.
Riabi Dziri Avatar
May 3, 2022 at 3:22 PM
You have turned all that is into my heart of feelings of Love, veneration, recognition, gratitude and much more to my beloved and precious mother into an amazing poetry! A tribute I wholely relate to.. as every single word holds a so sacred feeling and a tight bond.. thank you so much, dear Vijay for sharing such a gem! Definitely a fave for me! God bless you.
Pandit Avatar
May 3, 2022 at 5:42 PM
Many thanks my dear friend for stopping by. I have missed your presence for a while. So glad we can both relate to love of our mothers in similar sentiments. As always you convey the goodwill of your heart through your comments. A special treat as well to receive your FAVE, Besma. God bless. Regards.
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