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. She cheers
them up with letters, cards and visits. Her positive attitude and
faith in God makes her a powerful shoulder
to lean on.
She's someone special - she's my own dear Mum!
You're everybody's mummy
And everybody's aunt
And everybody's granny
And everybody's friend;
You're everybody's someone
And you're my own dear Mum!
It doesn't take much to please you
Just little things will do…
A bunch of flowers, a sunset,
A carpet of green drenched with dew…
You always wear a sunny smile
That spreads good cheer across the miles.
So on your birthday, Mummy dear
I want to say to you
You're someone very special
There's no-one quite like you.
You maybe everyone's someone,
But you're MY OWN DEAR MUM!
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.
