MIND'S EYE

This is the story of two mothers. One is Jack's mother and the other is Nick's. Everyone thought Nick was a lucky guy because his mother was a super Mom. She was a great lady. She loved her family and took good care of them. She helped her husband with his bills and exercised with him every morning to motivate him and set an example for her kids. She took care of her parents and in-laws selflessly. She helped her neighbours whenever they needed. She never forgot to wish her relatives on their birthdays and anniversaries. She learnt new recipes for her children that were nutritious and tasty too. She threw surprise parties for her children with lots of planning and thought. She made nutritious fruity ice-cream and chocolates. She made dolls for her daughters and knitted sweaters for her sons. She cleaned her children's rooms and never complained. Her life was dedicated to her kids. Everyone thought she was a terrific mother................ except her kids! They thought she w...

Today, as I lie down on my death bed I try to rewind my life in my head! A curious childhood.... A rebellious youth.... An eventful middle age... A near peaceful old age! Perfect! But what made it so perfect? I think again at my life Frame by frame... And I find a Name! Your name...the name responsible for what I became! I was thoughtless and lifeless just animatedly breathing Then you came into my life And I started living! Your flawless face taught me About the splendour of nature Your dreamy eyes showed me a dazzling future! Your sweet voice made me appreciate The changing tunes of life! Your catching smile inspired me To fight all the strife! Your fleeting glance gave me a feel of paradise unknowingly you entered my heart And I never got down from cloud nine! Your hands helped me when life knocked me down Your thoughts wiped away my frown Your reflection sailed me through failures I survived holding on to your features I can never thank you enough for being who you are And becoming...