The Pious Relation

The way you held me close to you, and taught me how to write..

I wish the life would also let me color, with strokes light and bright.

Your being next to me, is my biggest strength you know,

Wish i could tell you how much i love you, and how much to you i owe.

In the folds of your sari somewhere, my childhood can still be found..

I know you still dream of me, and pray that i stay safe and sound.

This selfless love can be found, only in you, o dear mother..

Nobody can nurture a child so tirelessly, none another.