Best of all Mum

- Trixie Asirvatham

This poem was written for my mother, Dr. Kitty David, who is such a powerful influence in my life. She has always encouraged us, her three children, to appreciate the little things that make life special. She points out a mountain sunset, exclaims with delight at a green field, and enjoys the beauty of flowers growing wild. Her happy laughter rings out and chases away gloom. She has a special way with people which makes them confide in her their deepest worries and fears. She writes letters and cards to encourage and keep in touch with people and bring sunshine into their lives. Her positive attitude and faith in God makes her a powerful shoulder to lean on. There are so many words that spell "MUM" - here are some.



You know what I like about you best of all?


Your smile.

The twinkle in your eye
The ability to say "ho-ho-ho"
No matter what the situation is...
Your outrageous sense of merriment,
Your "catch-the-smile-and-pass-it-on" humour
That makes me laugh out loud despite my solemn resolutions.

 

You know what I like about you best of all?

 Your voice.

Now gentle, now mild,
Now firm, though kind,
Now livening up a sleepy car ride with a bouncy little song,
Now telling a story where the characters come to life,
Now giving a piece of sage advice
that echoes down the years...
Now uplifted in prayer or soothing little fears.

You know what I like about you best of all?

Your strength.

You're a shoulder to lean on in trouble or doubt,
In times of stress, folks naturally pour out their fears.
For the old or the sick, you're a rock of strength,
Your counsel is sought both as doctor and friend.

You know what I like about you best of all?

Your faith.

Your telepathic reaching out to people in need,
Your strong faith in God that's inspiring indeed.
You create a bond between people in prayer,
Your life is an example of "service in doing".

You know what I like about you best of all?

Your love.

You believe in sharing whatever you have
Your time, your talent, your counsel and skill,
Your "family" is growing, year by year,
Your friends make a never-ending list.

Yes, it's all these things that make you so special,
Unique, individual, one-of-a-kind;
So loving and giving, we've just got to share you,
And sometimes so busy, we just can't get NEAR you...

But mother, you know why I love you best of all?

I love you because you're you.

 

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God Loves You! "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son (Lord Jesus Christ),
that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." - John 3:16, Bible