Tribute to My Mother

When I was young,
I took my mother for granted.
She cooked, cleaned and looked after us.
 Even the birds and bees do that..
 As I grew older, found fault with everything she did.

As she started to grow older,
And could not cope with the work,
too egoistic to accept her inadequacies..
I was her worst critic.

History repeats.. tables turn,
you realize her worth when you go through the same..
And as the years roll by,
I realize her greatness..

I salute her relentless duty
her unique never accept defeat attitude..
In all the hardships she had endured
I wonder what made her tick?

We never celebrated 'Mother's Day' back then
She never received a word of appreciation
nor any certificates, nor accolades
nor a remuneration for her round the clock duty

Now I see what makes her tick..
Its Faith.. Religion.. Geeta Gyan
She regularly reads Holy scriptures..
Advises me to do the same..

Now I feel, it is the need of the hour
Thank you Mummy..
For creating me, and
For being what you are!!