Mummy Amma my mumma

Mummy Amma my mumma

Whenever mother calls I love the zeal

I talk, report, describe to her a big deal

Even if Mumma is online, not beside

I feel understood and grin satisfied

 

Mummy talks of  pains I cry longing

About folks, friends about my sibling

The old neighbourhood drink and dine

Bed time stories she had told and I imagine

 

Once mommy-girl era to connect but often  fight

Cooking and life skills, prudent and poised at sight

Learnt the above also first lessons in conflict management

Now mature I can win over any abuse  entanglement

 

She taught me to love to discern

To  nurture, not be selfish or forlorn

Then came my hubby and  his big  joint fami-ly

Ma felt accomplished when  in-laws praised.. me

 

Blessed life with children, hubby n I enjoy our silver jubilee

Pay it forward, even if new hurdles in life seemingly

Think and thank them every day, as I learn to embr-ace

Special mom also mom-in law lent me their feminine gr-ace

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Reviews

[Kanwal]

What a beautiful tribute to your mother and mother-in-law. I Enjoyed reading this. Mother is love . keep writing Keep sharing Dear.

[Aarti Sriram]

Thankyou for your time and a supportive review Kanwal!

[Martiya Daman]

Good going Aarti! You're doing a good job; I love your poems! I love my Amma :)
I enjoyed it.

[Aarti Sriram]

Thankyou dear ! Yes mothers are special , enjoy your bonding with your mother dear

[Chris Shaw]

Congratulations on your silver anniversary Aarti. This poem oozes love and gratitude to your Mam and your Mam in law. You have learned well from their own experiences in life. A lovely read and very much enjoyed.

Chris

[Aarti Sriram]

Thank you my dear for your wishes. You write a lovelier review Chris , appreciate you for letting me know you enjoyed this.

[Chris Shaw]

You are very welcome :)

[Marie]

What a beautiful tribute to your beautiful and most loving Mam, bless you both. We learn everything about life from our Mam, she has experienced everything and is our first teacher. I miss my loving Mam so very much, it is almost 35 years since she crossed over to Spirit. She is always with me as is Dad, 24 years since he passed, bless them both. We share a beautiful bond with our mam, but for me it did not extend to my Mother-in Law! My husband is one of six children, I am an only child. My in-laws never became my family, sadly but that said, I am happy with the cards which life has dealt me and I play them to the best of my ability. Heartiest Congratulations on your 25th Wedding Anniversary to you and your beloved husband, dear Aarti. I wish you both the very blessed and most wonderful next twenty five years ahead and pray they are filled with the very best of everything for your both and with God's very best, brightest and most beautiful Blessings too! We were married 51 years last September! The years slip by so quickly! Thank you for sharing your wonderfully penned poem, dear Aarti. I so enjoyed reading! Wishing you a very nice, pleasant and relaxed evening to enjoy too...

[Aarti Sriram]

Your fondness for your parents is reflected in your expressions, Marie, even after 24 and 35 years since they left for their heavenly abode. Of course, that bond always stays, no matter how much time passes. You must have been the pampered apple of your parents' eyes, being an only child... cutie! You have been a sister-in-law to a big sibling group, I must add five of them in addition to your difficult MIL , never easy to manuever through these, must have been very tough on you. You seem sweet and forgiving always dear.
You enjoyed your time with your partner, and that's what was most important. It's very unfortunate that now, after 51 golden years (WOW), his memories take his place, he will always be with you in spirit as you say. It saddens me to hear when you remark that your relationship was tough with mom-in-law. I can understand ,sometimes things just don’t work out dear, and the mother-in-law/daughter-in-law dynamics has been notoriously difficult through the ages everywhere.
I’ve had my share of unpleasant circumstances and painful turning points, but we survived. We had to. Whether I should credit or blame our societal fabric for that, I don’t know. But when the family is together, even if only superficially, it does have its advantages, I think. Despite the many personal battles we fight in the quest to win the family war, the tug between war and survival continues, Marie. I would say that just like I’m putting up with them, they are also putting up with me!
Fake it till you make it, and I guess we’ve made it this far, and all is good. There is basic love between us (MIL/DIL), so the troubles have cast only a temporary shadow over us. Positively moving forward now, with both sides of our parents aging and well beyond their 80s.
Thankyou for sharing your family journey and including us to express your love and insights lovely Marie. Poems and reviews have helped connect and bond here and I really thankyou Marie.

[Marie]

Thank you for your very kind response, dear Aarti. Most welcome always, dear friend...

[Marina]

A lovely dedication, Aarti. You leave your reader in no doubt about the special bond you share with your Mother, that now appears to extend to your Mother In Law as well. That feminine bond allows plenty of skills and wisdom to be passed down from Mother to Daughter so that a happy life continues.

There is gratefulness in your words and a sense of happiness and contentment from the bond shared. A joy to read.❤️

[Aarti Sriram]

Hello Marina, nice meeting you here and thankyou for your kind review. Your words extend the same spirit the poem was meant to sprinkle out, I am glad it gives you joy!