25/04/2025
My darling son, may you have the world at your feet, your head held high through triumphs or defeat.
May you bountifully taste success, overcoming all hurdles and duress.
May you learn right from wrong, remain empathetic yet strong.
May you have a creative bent of mind, yet stay grounded, humble and kind.
May you learn from your mistakes, improving till you achieve the highest stakes.
May you be the master of your tongue, by your words, no one should ever feel stung.
May you never raise your hand, on woman or man, taking the high road whenever you can.
May you stand up for what you believe in, a leader comfortable in his own skin.
May you inspire confidence amongst your peers, deflecting with a smile, any negative leers.
May your love for animals continue to grow, translating to a love for all beings in the universal flow.
May you achieve everything you wish for and more, accepting in your stride whatever fate has in store.
May you stand out in a crowd, without being brash or loud.
May the light shine upon you, guiding you through life, keeping you away from negativity and strife.
As your mother, there are many things I wish for you, I hope through this poem the message goes through.
For this I pray and all parents share, that our children are happy, healthy and life deals them fair.
I’ll end by saying, keep your head held high, my darling son, may you have the world at your feet.
