To My Mother

To my mother
From perspective of a son






How could I forget 
the pain she took for me,
Bringing me into this world
to savour life in glee,
Fed on her blood and milk
as I opened my eyes,
Her heavenly smile erased 
my tears and intense cry,

Nurtured with selfless love 
I was no more a boy,
She is still my dream girl 
though her youth has passed by,
Gracious grey hair
maturity of thoughts,
We recall fun and giggles
on many funny plots,

She knows all my wants
and every moment I sigh,
Strong emotional bond
always been my pride,
Her one touch
and mountains can move,
Possible without wings
flight she can prove,

Salute to all women 
as I grow into a man,
Mother, the procreator
His best creative plan,
X of her strength I inherit
in my each cell,
My role model she is
inspires me to excel!





Written Sept 10th, 2015
For contest of Silent one
Men only
Gender sensitive contest ?

Entered for Judy's "Tell us about your mother" contest
It was written from perspective of a son since Silent one's contest was only for men, but I was tempted to enter, although I was not considered.

Awarded 1st place win
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Callus Avatar
October 13, 2020 at 12:18 AM
It is a pleasure to be rereading this lovely tribute, Upma. I still remember this as if it were yesterday, though I wonder how come I did not leave a message!! ~ Hope you are keeping well & safe. Hugs from across the oceans // paul
A. Sharma Avatar
May 8, 2022 at 8:55 AM
Thanks for your lovely dear friend! Wonder how I missed your visit. Hugs back !
A   Avatar
December 30, 2015 at 12:04 AM
NICE WIN
A  Avatar
December 28, 2015 at 10:43 PM
DR UPMA, Congratulations in Judy Konos contest... wuv SKAT
Ward Avatar
September 25, 2015 at 12:43 AM
As Andrea asked, is there a contest we don't know about? A good poem... Julia
Muideen Avatar
September 11, 2015 at 2:22 AM
Wow!!! This is indeed a brilliant tribute..... The flow of your write depicted imagery that brought to the readers sense the pain in birth and love between mother and son and it shows how important they are in the life of a son. An excellent penned..........A.M.
Dietrich Avatar
September 10, 2015 at 9:17 PM
wow, this is really a nice poem, Dr. Upma. Great tribute to your mom!! (what made you choose a son's perspective?) Maybe there is a contest I don't know about!!! I better go see.
La France Avatar
September 10, 2015 at 12:51 PM
Upma, I was confused for a moment because I thought always you were a girly girl, then I got to the bottom. . Nice write and very moving and thanks for visiting my poem, Frigidaire. .
Cwiak Avatar
September 10, 2015 at 11:31 AM
Wonderful tribute ! She has inspired you to excel in this beautiful write. Good luck in the contest.
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