More precious than the
Moment I held you
In my arms-
More dearer than the
Moment I watched you
Take that first step-
More firmer my faith
Than that moment
You chose your path ahead;
Biting back my gasps;
But making sure you knew
My hand was there-
To hold and guide and support and comfort....
For, only you know-
How torturous the road was;
To this threshold you now are at,
Sailing rough waters.
To pass under that
Quarterdeck.
I saw you
Proud, straight-
The perfect salute;
The smile that played
on your lips.
This mother now,
With pride anew in you,
Hands you over, to our Mother;
With the deepest respect;
For, more precious, more dear
Are you now.
And more firmer my faith
In all that you will do.
A Salute to you
My son!!
Usha, 1 December, '07
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A salute..simply so realistic and so poetic..that makes it special..Indeed special mam.
ReplyDeleteHave seen these dayz.my uncle was an IAF captain ..the salutation,the parade,the discipline,the honour,the pride--all of it ..
one can sum up and really make a frame worth being proud of in a lifetime,specially being a mother.
widout comparison,every profession is of immense pride..But to see a son/daughter actually serving his/her country is I guess something really special and will be..above all!
Bless your son mam and congratulations to you and ur family for that special moment.
Congratulations on a moment to cherish. So blessed are those moments, though few, hold on to you for a life time.
ReplyDeleteA salute to son and the mom!!
a beautiful sentiment...a mother's pride...a son's achievement... heartfelt write! juz love it for all doz ryt reznz!!!!! :)
ReplyDeleteThis mother now,
With pride anew in you,
Hands you over, to our Mother;
beautiful!!!!!! love this one ma'm!!!!
Soumya, Pop and Sash...
ReplyDeleteThanks! Blessed to have know you all, however virtually :)!!!