A daughter is the most precious pearl, especially when she begins to grow up, begins to share her secrets with you, becomes your friend...This poem written on my daughter's coming of age, I want to post for Nom, who is also 18 today! Happy Birthday Nom!


DAUGHTER

Dearest daughter Soni,
So much I would like to tell you,
So much I have got to say,
I hope, I can find the words
To express myself to day:
Life is a precious gift,
Don't squander it away,
Life is given to you but once
Do live it up today,
Live your life with love,
Live it with compassion,
And a lot of passion,
Honesty and sincerity;
Honour your self-respect,
But forget not your humility,
Sharpen your sensibility,
Nurture your sensitivity,
Give full reins to your creativity;
Learn to differentiate
Between truth and deception,
Authenticity and ingenuity;
Be free of affectations,
Learn simplicity,
Drop all your pretences,
Embrace reality;
Be fearful of conceit,
Hate and vendetta;
Yet live life fearlessly:
Bow down to no one,
Be cowed down by no one,
Just be yourself,
Learn to be yourself
For the quest for self
Is the quest for truth,
The path of truth
Is the path of God,
For truth is God!
Once you realize this-
Life will unravel itself to you
In all it's beauty & grace-
It will be a life free of grief,
A life full of happiness and joy,
For that is all I wish for you today!
Happy Birthday!
Love,
Mama

(On Sanoober's coming of age)











Poetry by Zoya Zaidi
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Written on 2005-11-28 at 12:34

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kj
its wonderful all the more because its so heartfelt.
wow!
i wish I had a mom like that :)
2007-07-07


Raghavendra
With child, every mother feels that she has no other world.
And she behaves in such a way that the whole world is her child.
And one of the results is,
the POEM like this..........
2007-04-03


kath
this poem is such a beautiful gift for your daughter .... in your words lie the key to a life in self respect ... respect for others ... and the fact that we should live now .. today ... that is all we know ...and still as we do we should keep focus on our goals ...

The beautiful picture .. tells of the wonderous love between mother and child .. a love that changes you forever ... and makes life magical

Thank you Zoya for letting me read this beautiful poem for your daughter.

HUGS and Love
Katherine
2007-03-25


Bella_Laluna
A very beautiful poem
that im sure will allways be
close to your childs Heart
the love of a mother
to her daughter

Bella Laluna
2006-03-31


liz munro The PoetBay support member heart!
I would love to be your daughter with poetry like this.
(((( :-) ))))
2006-01-25


Ray
Once again "you take my breath away"! I am and will read this to my 18 year old daughter! I couldn't have expressed or portrayed the love of a daughter any better. Thanks for taking the time to meticulously write this array of words.
2005-12-02



wow what a fantastic read,,,wonderful dedication ,,i loved it ,,now will someone pass me the tissues ,,,hugs you me...
2005-11-30


lastromantichero The PoetBay support member heart!
hi there zoya this poem to your daughter is so beautiful and warm and i applaud you for it

regards
mike
2005-11-30


Alexander
How beautiful. I shed tears through the whole poem. What a lovely thing to write Zoya:D It shows much love:) (((BIG HUGS)))
2005-11-29


Teala
What a wonderful poem for your daughter--sharing knowledge, love, and compassion. This is so beautiful, I am not sure how to put into words how it touched me. This reminds me of things put together my mom has told/taught me over the years. Bravo!! Thank you for sharing with us, Zoya! Is there something higher than a "5"????!?!?!
2005-11-29


BlueyedSoul
Zoya, this is just wonderful. You are a loving mother and such a shining example of what a good mother should be....i'm sure your daughter is just as beautiful of heart as you. Wishing her a happy birthday and may life give her all she can hope for. Love to you both! ((((Zoya and Sanoober))))))

~BlueyedSoul
2005-11-29


Daybreaker
so much truth in one poem.

I feel honored to be a part of it, since I've read it, I will of course spread it... =0)
2005-11-28


Zoya Zaidi
Dear Friend, I'll be gone for a week to attend a Rheumatology coference to Hydrabad. Shall be back next Monday.
I leave with my daughter, my love, my joy!

Dear Nom, You know the little secrets you share with me remind me of my daughter, who over the years has become my friend, and so have you!
Bless you!
2005-11-28

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