My mother forever

In your belly, you carried me,
Even though I was a burden, you forgot
everything,
You sacrificed everything for me,
And you apologised for me,
You faced so much difficulty because of me,
And you took care of me,
Even though I was a burden to you,
But now, I finally understand,
That you are my 'Number one'
I was given life by you,
I felt happy with you,
I went on the right way because of you,
I am always with you,
I've learned so much from you,
I faced many hindrances because you helped me through
And overcame them, because of you.
You took care of me,
Even before I came here,
I knew you'll never give up on me,
Whether I go to a far away place,
Or, I feel frightened and shed tears,
I know you'll be with me forever,
And I'm proud to say, that you are
my mother...

J. Yusri Mafath,
Grade 10,
Zahira College, Kalmunai.