Sometimes, in fact, most times, I thought you would become a lawyer. The heated arguments and the varied discussions we have had, and though it got my BP soaring, I admired your eloquence. And of course you insisted on winning all the time, dismissing every point in reference in one single line,” ma you don’t know anything!” I wish I was there for all those times you needed me. For the moments you wanted a shoulder to cry on… for the moments you just wanted to rant… I wish I could have been there, to listen to you, to be comforting and to let you know I’m there, yet I know that you know I care.
Today, as I am getting ready to accompany you to school, for one last time, I cannot but help think of my little son with shorts, a big bag, and the water bottle slung across the shoulder and that slow motion releasing tight clasp; is all set to conquer the world. I am proud to see what a lovely young man you have become. Mature, tall and fine looking, my advisor and mentor, my darling son, you make me complete.
To think that I wished to be present for you most of the days, but my absence; on the contrary has made you, an independent, responsible and loving boy, oops! Not any more, a young gentleman. I think I‘d give myself a pat on the back for balancing my act of a mother and a career woman well!
With Love,
Amma