Amma

A smile lights up my face when I see the world celebrating you,

You're all-encompassing, can't put a fence of a day around you.

You're every moment, that breathes life into an unborn;

Every moment that stands tirelessly by our side, taking the world on.

You're every moment, that rocks the cradle, giving up your sleep,

Every moment that nurtures the sapling, into one strong tree.

You're every moment, that waits with worry lining your brows;

As your kids saunter carelessly, with not a care in this world.

You're every moment, that I'm judged for my actions;

Every moment tramples upon age-old norms and decadence.

You're the brook that gurgles and chirps along;

And the tornado that blows ignorance down.

You're the tree, providing shelter and shade; 

Also, the fire that razes everything to the last blade.

You're the ocean that cannot be contained in an urn;

But willingly, you take a position;

To stand as one, and bring out the beacon of hope,

To a creation, riddled with woes,

And free them from the darkness they chose.