My Mother

This poem is for you my mother,
Like you I can't find any other.

You were so nice and sweet,
You were giving rice in every treat.

I never thought that we will be parted,
but one day our separation started,
the illness of cancer came like a wave,
it carried you from me to the grave,
the doctors tried their best but could not save.

You were the only being, my dear,
Whose separation I could not bear.

Your death brought a dark night,
For me your being alive was as a light.

Now often when I on my bed I lie,
I can see you on my inward eye,
Which makes me cry.

You always cared for my education,
You wished me to become a doctor,
At that time I was forbidden to go to school,
You are not here now, but I am enrolled.

I can never forget you my mom, because,
You have raised me from my childhood,
You have trained me as a human,
You were a fixer of my manners,
I am making for you banners.

Memorizing your kindness,
As a light to my blindness,

I am raising up my hands,
Asking Allah to forgive you,
And to give you all the cheers,
And to bless and stop my tears.

Allah, send my mom to Jannah,
Allah, send my mom to Jannah.

(2005, Islamabad)