Dearest Mum You are Appreciated...

Forty years and
A day today

Seems like yesterday
Reminds me
Plenty of you
My dearest mum

While away from home
At University
Used to cry

Whenever I heard
A song
" Dearest mum
You are Appreciated"

Listening to 2 pack
Singing dear mama
Took me back
To you dear mama

Feeling is still strong
Has not gone away
Is with me everyday
Appreciating & Loving

Is the least I can do
My darling Mum
What else can I do ?

Your radiant face I see
In my dream
Your smile beaming
Waking me up from my dream

Your shy but pleasant
Persona showing
At times you were taciturn
But your timely comment
And humour exhibited your
Skills to entertain

Took your love for granted
Honesty & Selfless sacrifices
Were your fortitude
Your love & gentleness
Is what keeps me
And my siblings going

Though your absence
Created void in my mind
Am always uplifted
Whenever I hear
" Dearest mum
You are appreciated"