This poem was written for my moher, Dr. Kitty
David, who is such a powerful influence in my life. She has always
encouraged us, her three children, to appreciate the little things
that make life special. She points out a mountain sunset, exclaims
with delight at a green field, and enjoys the beauty of flowers
growing wild. She has a special way with people which makes them
confide in her their deepest worries and fears. Her positive attitude
and faith in God makes her a powerful shoulder to lean on.
She's my mother. She's someone special.
Because you make little things mean
such a lot
Because you think of what you've got, not what you've not
Because wealth and fortune matter not a jot,
You're someone special.
Because you bring hope when things
look bad
Because you turn sad into glad
Because you don't let folks go away mad
You're someone special.
Because you bring a smile to my face
Because no-one else can take your place
Because you give us all our space,
You're someone special.
Trixie Asirvatham has an MA in Psychology from
the University of Delhi and a Diploma in Advertising from Xavier Institute of
Communications, Bombay, India. She has 20+ years of experience in Advertising
Copywriting and Creative Management at leading advertising agencies in Delhi
and Bombay, from Hindustan Thompson Associates to Chaitra Leo Burnett, Ogilvy
& Mather and MAA Bozell.
Trixie enjoys reading, singing, playing the piano and guitar,
writing skits and organising family entertainment programmes. Presently she
works as a freelance copywriter.
