Reader Sidhartha Mishra penned a lovely poem for his mom Mira on the occasion of Mother's Day.
It celebrates a bond a woman shares with her children, and speaks of her patience, kindness, truth and love.
Do you have something special to share with your mom? Scroll down to find out how you can get it published on Rediff.com.
"You're the closest to my heart!" he shares.
"My mom is the strongest, most loving, most caring person I know.
"In my life, she has been my rock of support, encouraging me, backing me, consoling me, in good times and bad.
"Without her, I would have been nothing. I love her more than words can express," Shyamala writes.
A mother's love is like no other,
A bond that's strong, a love that's pure.
Her heart beats for her child's every need,
Her arms open wide to comfort and feed.
She's the one who kissed away our tears,
The one who chased away our fears.
She taught us how to walk and talk,
And held our hands as we learned to walk.
Her love is patient, kind and true,
Her words of wisdom guide us through.
She's the first to celebrate our joys,
And the one who helps us through life's ploys.
She sacrificed her time and sleep,
To make sure we were safe and deep.
She taught us the value of hard work,
And to always persevere and never shirk.
A mother's love is a precious treasure,
A lifelong gift that we will always measure.
We are grateful for all she's done,
And grateful to be her daughter or son.
So let us honor and cherish our mother,
For her love is like no other.
Her legacy of love will always live on,
In the hearts of her children, from dusk to dawn.
This Mother's Day, we want you to send us a selfie of you and your mom together. Or if that is not possible, find a treasured photo of your mom and send it to us to post to make her feel loved and special.
E-mail the photograph to getahead@rediff.co.in (Subject line: Selfie With Mom) along with your name, your mother's name and location. We'll feature the best responses on Rediff.com.
