In honour of Mother's Day

She expanded, stretched, let me grow
With her lifeblood, within her
Now I have no room to house
Or accommodate her today.

She washed, cleaned the dirt
And my defecations with delight
Her habits and thoughtless words
Shame and embarrass me today

She taught me with patience to walk
Talk, read and develop my personality
I haven’t the time to visit, exchange
News or entertain her today

She deflected arrows, pointed barbs
And fiercely protected me
I hurt her every moment with impatience
Contempt and discourtesy today

She nurtured and cherished me
With love and single mindedness
Newfound ties and relations
Are priorities for me today

She agonised, fasted and prayed
For my well-being and welfare
I can’t even wait to perform
The last rites for her today