On Amma's B'Day

As another year of our togetherness begins,

Amma, I stand back and look at us;

Wondering at how soon life passes

and we are knit with memorable threads!

Though one fine day you came home

to see me formally,

I know, I had known some things

about you, prior to that.

Your son had given me

an image of you that overflows with love

and still, chooses to let free

those she loves!

At times, when I used to wonder

If you would be able to give me

your love, naturally, the way its given

to all your other children,

including my dear co-sis;

it was comforting to know,

your son had no such doubts.

He was always so sure

of your un-ending compassion,

that he drove away my fears

about complete acceptance,

as soon as they surfaced.

Of course, I still had

my own side of exploration...

From the first time I met you,

and you asked me, how would I like,

to be called.....The feeling I felt then, Amma,

to be asked so caringly,

made me feel one with the family.

Then, there were many other instances too.

Before I could show to you,

that I will do all I can

to keep the happiness and love

in the family intact....

you showered me with genuine affection!!!

If we thought your sons

love you so much b'coz they are yours,

My regards for you unknowingly increased

to see the bonding between bhabhi and you.

I knew it then, somewhere, deep within,

soon, I will be the child of the mother,

my hubby calls his own!

I can't pen down all the treasures

knowing you and being with you

have brought along.....

The one that makes me go emotional

anytime even today,

is the voice of love I heard

when we spoke first after Sahil's birth!

Do you remember, Amma?

You had cried for my pain!

I had fallen in love, all over again,

with my hubby, for him being your son!

That's how you are Amma.

Sweet, Caring, Loving

without hesitating....

gentle in your own way.

I have thought many times

to let you know all this

and much more....

but every time, we are together,

we are busy making new memories!

Only one last thing...

Please teach me, to be the mum

You have been, dear Amma.