She was there when her baby wailed for the very first time,
Bearing labor pain
Through the hours of the night.

She stood by, as her child took the first few steps,
Cleansing her clean,
When she fell ill!
Not for once feeling sick of the stench.

She played with her, and heard her secrets,
I saw them, holding hands!
Saw the looks in her eyes as she went out alone for the very first time.
Her shoulders wetted when her child wailed, leaning against her,
She was there when her child failed and when she won,
Teaching life’s values, life’s fun!

She is there, even when not seen!
Her love is so deep!
She is a Mother!
Earth reincarnate!
Could I ever be one?
Would I be able to feed her too?
And would anyone ever tell me!
“Mummy I love you!”