Mother

a poem by Kalashree Selvarajah

Need I tell you
How much you mean to me
You bare so much suffering
To bring me into this world

I wish I could tell you
For all that I feel
I am helpless with words
I’ll only make you weep

You are like a pillar of strength
Cared for us with all your might
And you gave love
In abundance unasked

You always forgive us
With your compassionate heart
Generously giving
All that you have

I wish I could pay back
For all that you have done
Not just your duty
But much more

You shower your blessings
Through your lullaby
I wish you for Happiness
And a very Long Life