ODE TO MOM What would this world be without your vibrance? This household without your tenderness? This family sans your devotion? Me in the absence of your affection? You’ve got more than character You’ve got verve, got candor You don’t do ordinary, boring love It’s either silent love or tough love I’ve grown to be stubborn and spunky So much so that at times I fight even Mommy And for that, I’ll never stop apologizing Selfless, you deserve no less than a child so revering But I could also be laidback and funny Able to carry myself around uncaringly Others never let their kids go un-chaperoned But you let me do my thing, look after my own They would think you don't pay attention Truth is I've become my best version All because you never confined your child to rust The greatest yield of our maternal bond is trust What would this world be without your vibrance? This household without your tenderness? This family sans your devotion? Me in the absence of your affection? Happy birthday, Mommy! #peoplexpoems #poetry #impromptupoetry #spontaneouswriting #writing