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. Her happy laughter rings out and chases away gloom.
She has a special way with people which makes them confide in her
their deepest worries and fears. She writes letters and cards to
encourage and keep in touch with people
and bring sunshine into their lives.
Her positive attitude and faith in God makes her a powerful shoulder
to lean on.
There are so many words that spell "MUM" - here are some.
You know what I like about you best
of all?
Your smile.
The twinkle in your eye
The ability to say "ho-ho-ho"
No matter what the situation is...
Your outrageous sense of merriment,
Your "catch-the-smile-and-pass-it-on" humour
That makes me laugh out loud despite my solemn resolutions.
You know what I like about you
best of all?
Your voice.
Now gentle, now mild,
Now firm, though kind,
Now livening up a sleepy car ride with a bouncy little song,
Now telling a story where the characters come to life,
Now giving a piece of sage advice
that echoes down the years...
Now uplifted in prayer or soothing little fears.
You know what I like about you
best of all?
Your strength.
You're a shoulder to lean on in trouble or doubt,
In times of stress, folks naturally pour out their fears.
For the old or the sick, you're a rock of strength,
Your counsel is sought both as doctor and friend.
You know what I like about you
best of all?
Your faith.
Your telepathic reaching out to people in need,
Your strong faith in God that's inspiring indeed.
You create a bond between people in prayer,
Your life is an example of "service in doing".
You know what I like about you
best of all?
Your love.
You believe in sharing whatever you have
Your time, your talent, your counsel and skill,
Your "family" is growing, year by year,
Your friends make a never-ending list.
Yes, it's all these things that make you so special,
Unique, individual, one-of-a-kind;
So loving and giving, we've just got to share you,
And sometimes so busy, we just can't get NEAR you...
But mother, you know why I love you best of all?
I love you because you're you.
- Trixie Asirvatham
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.
