FIRST GIFT FOR THE MOTHERS’ DAY
As I grew up in India I did not know or hear about anything such as Mothers’ Day. Perhaps all days in India are considered as Mothers’ day ; Or importance of mothers is taken for granted without any celebration
Anyway I came to visit my son in US first on May, 2001. He lived in Austin . When the wife of my son ‘s friend asked him what was his plan to celebrate Mothers’ Day ,I thought it to be celebration of my first visit to him.
Next day we had a plan to visit San Antonio, the old capitol of Texas. On the way there was a great Factory Outlet. I had not interest to halt there because I had no idea that it was worth of seeing. All the branded rare articles of the world were available there and in cheaper price. It was somewhat like exhibition. My son bought a beautiful lemon color coat for me and a shaving set for his father who was very happy to get it.
I said,” Why, a coat in summer!”
My husband said,” Do you think winter will never come? He is giving this gift for a special occasion .”
“ Yes mom, it is for the Mother’s Day; you won’t get this brand anywhere at this price! You are free to buy some other items of your choice; but I will not change this one.”
“Ok, Ok, it is really nice ;”
That was the first gift of Mothers’ Day in my life. It is still with me .
Now I asked myself why a single day in calendar was not marked in India to be celebrated for mothers?
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My Mother by Sipra Roy.
In childhood, love and care of mother
Was 'taken for granted' as rain water.
I realized her worth after becoming mother!
She was calm, kind, caring and ever smiling;
Symbol of unselfish love and sacrifice,
Source of all joy and forgiveness;
I never saw her to grumble with grievance.
She was adorable to make for us
The 'sweet home ' abode of joy and peace !
She was the role model of feminine in my life
I never reached to become such sublime!
Where would I been if you did not bring?
I want to come back in your lap in every birth!
Billon of mothers, trillion of children in the universe,
But to me, She is the best and unique of all mothers!
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