Ma.....

Was it the thought that I would go away again that made you cry every time you saw me?

Was it your love for me that you would refuse to eat before I had my food?

Was it the trust on me that you held my hand when climbing stairs even though there was a siderail?

Was it your motherly cover that always protected me from dad's reprimands?

Was it your perseverance that you would get up umpteen number of times to make coffee for me during exams although your health didn't allow you to?

I remember the lovely pencil box you gifted me when I came 9th rank in UKG. There was no turning back after that.

I remember the lovely roses and sarees you wore. Perhaps that can be a reason for my love for clothes too.

I remember your determination to give your best to your work in the toughest of times. Perhaps thats why no one can come between me and my work too.

I remember your joyful clapping whenever I went to the stage to collect my prizes.  There can be no cheerleader like you.

I hope I can always make you proud of me

I hope I can always be like you

A time has come now when 

I can't understand why you mistake me for my sister

I can't see the pain you go through every day to eat your food

I can't hold your hand and make you walk

I can't understand what you are talking

I can't see the lively person that you were once now confined to your bed

I Wish once more for that liveliness in you which is very much you...

I Wish you could once again listen to all my batter...

I Wish you could scold me again ...

I Wish you could fuss over me again ...

I Wish that you remain with me always ...

I Wish...

With Love,

Your dear daughter


This is my entry for blogadda's "Write a Tribute to your Mom!" contest and the gift I would like to gift to my mom.

Best mom
Of the world

Becoz Maama says so :)

What are all the things your mom said when you were a kid and you actually believed they were true!!!

1. Santa actually existed and left presents for me on Christmas Day in the stockings. (I realised mom only kept the presents for me on Christmas Eve in the stockings after my 5th grade)

2. Guardian angel looks over you and keeps you away from all evil (Hmmm, in Fukuoka.... all alone in my apt... I hear footsteps and strange noises all the time... ... hope she is looking after me!!!!)

Some more from my friends:

3. Bhagwan jab rote hai toh baarish hoti hai.... (Bhagwanji or due to the condensation of water in clouds) aur bhagwan jab gussa hote hain toh badal garajte hain ... (science ki aisi ki thaisi.....)

Translation: When God cries, it rains..... (Is it God or due to the condensation of water in clouds) and when God gets angry, there are thunderstorms (Science is in a mess!!!)

4. Chanda mama aankhon main neend leke aate hain .... (mujhe to peth bharke khaane se hi mast neend aati hai :P)

Translation: Moon mama brings sleep in the eyes (I have a peaceful sleep with my tummy full ... slurp!!!!!)

5. Patile se malaai khaoge toh shaadi main baarish hogi .... as though that malaai is gonna become alive after 20 yrs.....

Translation: If you eat butter from the vessel ....it will rain in your marriage... as though butter is gonna become alive after 20 yrs....

6. Kabhi bhi kisiko hurt mat karna (Ab hum Gandhiji toh nahi hain.... insaan hi hain.. To err is human)

Translation: Dont hurt anyone (Well we are not Gandhiji.... just mere human beings... So to err is human)

Additions:

7. Mommy says I shouldn't talk to strangers! (Hmmm.... Mommy if I dont talk to strangers.... Ladki ko kaise pataoonga wink wink :P)

Translation: Mommy says I shouldn't talk to strangers! (Hmmm.... Mommy if I dont talk to strangers.... How will I talk to that beautiful girl...... wink wink :P)

Whatever she may have told.. in whatever way she may have told.... she is one person we will always believe through our life and we will always remain a kid to her (even though we maybe 50 yrs old :P)

Love you Maama always :)

P.S. Anyone has more stories please do drop in a line, I would love to add them......
Translations added on public request!!!!