For My Mother Poem by kaavyaa kriday

still remember the day mother
when you held me for the first time in your arms,
your touch gave me warmth and told me
'son here you are protected from all the arms.'
i still remember the day mother
when i said 'ma' for the first time,
you kissed me and hugged me
and your face was covered with sparkle and shine.
i still remember the day mother
when i walked for the first time holding your hand,
you walked besides me and ensured that
all alone on my feet i was able to stand.
i still remember the day mother
when for the first time i failed and i cried,
you wiped my tears and told me
not to give up until a thousand times you have tried.
i still remember the day mother
when it was my birthday and for a gift i asked,
your surprise gift a day before assured that
in future i will never have to ask.
i still remember the day mother
when i argued in front of you,
your slap taught me something and ensured that
in future such mistakes were few.
i still remember the day mother
when i told you about my girlfriend and her different strokes,
your interest in her told me that
i could count on you whenever my heart broke.
now i remember this day that is your birthday
and think about everything you have done for me,
its my turn now mother
its on me to do and for others to see.