The hand that rocked the cradle, still rules my world

Tears in my eyes as I sit to write this,

There’s something important that I really did miss!

Ma, just want to say this to you,

I love you so much, I really do.

A woman of substance you have always been,

Given me strength & support umpteen,

I grew up listening to your lovely laughter,

You made me a worthy daughter.

You sacrifice always to give me what I need,

You taught me how to live, m lucky indeed!

You never dominated or bossed around, 

In you, my closest friend, I found!

A companion when I had no one with me, 

A playmate to play around with glee!

My teacher, my guide you have always been, 

Even in the worst of times, in you, a light I have seen.

There were times I woke up not wanting to fight anymore, 

You gave me your hand and I felt so strong, like never before!

I stood up again and you taught me how to walk, 

I learned to believe in myself, and from a cipher to cheerfully balk!

You understood me when I refused to act sound, 

You believed in me even when my heart denied to hound.

I thank my stars for having you as my mom, 

For all the times u made me feel so secure and warm.

Your endearing hug made me forget all the pain, 

Your smile strengthened me & helped me to regain.

“It’s when you sit gloomy and lost in thought, 

And stare aimlessly in space asking yourself, Now what? 

And someone quietly comes, holds your hand and whispers in your ear, 

It’s ok my darling, everything will be alright, you don’t have to fear when I am here…”