Here’s Dr Chetna’s tribute to her mother on her 70^th birthday, on Sunday, June 25, exclusively for Different Truths.  

I am fifty percent of you, dear Mom,
A reflection of your grace, a gentle calm,
In your nurturing embrace, I found my way,
Guided by your love, each and every day.

From the moment of conception, our souls intertwined,
A connection so profound, forever enshrined,
In your essence, I see strength and resilience,
A beacon of hope, an unwavering brilliance.

You carried me within, a sacred vessel,
Nurtured my being, a love so celestial,
From the very core of your being, I arose,
In your heartbeat, a lullaby that still flows.

Your dreams and aspirations, live in me,
A legacy of love that forever will be,
For you are the roots, and I am the tree,
Bound by blood, a legacy so free.

Through the trials we've faced, the storms we've braved,
Your unwavering support, my spirit saved,
I am a reflection of your sacrifices made,
A testament to the love that will never fade.

In your eyes, I glimpse my future's hue,
A tapestry of dreams, painted a new,
I carry your wisdom, your values, your might,
For you are the dawn that brings forth the light.

So, dear Mom, know this truth I hold,
In my veins, your love shall forever unfold,
I am fifty percent of you, a part of your soul,
Together we stand, a bond beyond all control.

In the tapestry of life, our threads entwined,
A testament to love eternally defined,
I am grateful, dear Mom, for all that you do,
For I am fifty percent of you, forever true!

Painting by Ishita

Dr Chetna Sharma

Dr Chetna Sharma is presently a Faculty of Mathematics at M.M. Modi College, Patiala, Punjab. With a doctorate and M.Phil. in Pure Mathematics, she has one book and many research publications to her credit. She has more than twenty years of rich experience in teaching and research, and working outside her comfortable academic zone, she loves writing, painting, and photography.

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