Mother's day

Dear Amma,

Eighteen years ago,when you first held me in your arms

the day you brought me to this world,the day you became a mother,my Mother.

That moment when I first opened my eyes, 

I saw your divine face which greeted me with a smile.

I remember the day when you first held me,
when I took my first step,you watched patiently.
The first words I uttered
and the first fall I encountered,
you were always there.

The endless sacrifices,countless excuses you  made,
just to be there for me, to take care of me.
You hated me for my grade,
yet you let me live comfortably.

The childhood days, I will never forget,
though I have made things hard for you
troubling you has filled me with regret,
now I understand, your words which I ignored back then were true.