Mama, I miss you

On your birthday, Mama, I miss you more,

Your love and laughter were so dear.

As I count my blessings once again,

Gratitude, peace, contentment reign.

The grace and poise that was yours innate,

I strive to imbue in demeanour and gait.

The love you showered on us and more,

Is treasured to date because it was pure.

From you I learnt to give of oneself,

To make others happy is happiness itself.

To have no malice nor suffer from greed,

To live in gratitude is bliss indeed.

Mothers are precious beyond compare,

Love is the jewel they shower with care.

To care for all, simple, demure,

Is a legacy you left for us and more.

When you merged into Sai, I felt much peace,

Though you left us tearfully aggrieved.

May your journey to beyond be blessed and more,

Your memories we treasure, more than before.

-              Priya S Tandon