“Mom, you’re the best because…”

Whenever I needed you, you were there,

Whether or not I asked for your hand.

You have always been the Guiding Star,

Shining on me from wherever you are.

Always urging me to go that extra mile,

To ensure my future would be wrapped in a smile.

Whatever I am today is because you were there.

Always pushing me, though my mind wasn’t there.

After often pushing me right over the top,

You ensured you were there to cushion my fall.

If it was not for your propelling hand,

An Oyster, I might have remained in my shell.

You always said – one’s work is what would count.

Beauty and fashion could well be done without.

Never neglect your duty is what you always said to me.

Good things will then come to you automatically.

Whenever in life’s race I could not carry on,

Holding my hand you alongside ran along.

Sometimes when the baton in exertion I dropped,

Picking it up you ensured I just did not stop.

Bravery, strength and values are what you inculcated in me.

A sense of duty, confidence and discipline never to leave.

Whenever in life’s journey I may begin to slip,

Your teachings once again mentally I will flip.

All your efforts mother may they not go in vain,

My success in life is what then will be your gain.

Truly fortunate in life I have always been,

An excellent coach and role model in you to have seen