I never knew her... <br />She was all vague... <br />Her eyes were distant... <br />But deep down, I loved her so much... <br />I had deliberately delayed my gift... <br />I thought I could never find her fount of love, <br />Which she had hidden away... <br />In one of the beautiful, colorful, shells... <br />Deep in her ocean of care... <br />But today, I could see the shimmering pearl... <br />I found the key... <br />She had it sparkling, always in her eyes... <br />Only the haughty rebel in me couldn't see it before... <br />I love my Mom... <br />Love her more than ever... <br />She'd always worried for me.... <br />Held me invisibly, when I'd been in distress... <br />She'd always stood behind the clouds, <br />Round the clock, Peeping just to see I don't fall... <br />Praying with concern, for my wellness... <br />Now I'm going away... <br />Far Far Away... <br />And I feel the pangs I'd have to suffer... <br />Without her gentle hands caressing my hair... <br />Out of my face...Drifting me to a sound slumber... <br />But I know the chains are stronger now... <br />We're bonded for life...<br /><br />Raihana Abdul Jabbar<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/the-belated-gift/
