Star of My Life

Star of My Life

I remember the times we sat up late,

counting the stars scattered over the nightly sky;

and every time you raised your finger asking:

"Mamma, which is the brightest? Isn't it this one?"

You would point; and I, oblivious of the stars,

for my star lives beside me; within me, making me complete,

would point laughingly at you, my son;

touching your nose lightly, I'd say:

"It's right here, for real stars are not found on the sky,

but in the hearts of their ol' mum..."

Shining brighter than ever, you dim everything else, 

as I fill my eyes with your light...

I remember,

I remember everything;

as I fade away but see you grow...

you; the star of my life. 

Author's Note

This is for all the mothers.. though probably not much..

Reviews

[LazerRays]

Nice yumna! But.... Is there something you forgot to tell me? ;)
I thought you said that you were a... Did something happen along the way?
Hahahaha. Jk XD
it's a beautiful Poe
really. Although sorry, I still think real stars are in the sky. :P

[LazerRays]

*poem haha- not Poe.

[Dr. YumnaKay]

:D Sarah, well...you know now. haha
Thanks so much for reading this one and liking (to an extent:P) I think it depends on who you consider as one. And seeing as how much of a softie I am lol for me they exist in this world ;)

[Tazeen Ahmed]

Beautifully penned.
"Shining brighter than ever, you dim everything else, ..."
It's relatable and captures the delight of childhood.
Thank you for sharing:)

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Thank you so much, Tazeen! I'm glad you like it. Good to see you around 😊😊

[CAPOLAVORO]

I am not a mother lol but surely mothers would be happy reading this kind of poem. So real and heart warming.

[Dr. YumnaKay]

I'm not either 😉😛
Thank you for appreciating! I'm glad you liked it 😊

[cimmy wuv xxxooo]

How beautiful and meaningful.
Such a sweet poem, and a beautiful bond between mother and son.
Again how beautiful!
I enjoyed this poem as well :)

[Dr. YumnaKay]

I think it's the most beautiful bond in the whole world..
Thank you for appreciating. It means a lot to me :)

[cimmy wuv xxxooo]

Your very much welcome :)
Yer it would be pretty special :)

[Jes' Pi]

Such a heart touching poem...
I wish I could appreciate my star more..
You have done a good job :)

[Dr. YumnaKay]

You will 😇
Thank you so much for liking, Atashusi! Truly appreciate it 😊

[Kelly Scheppers]

Your closing lines came to a defined fruition for me, today. My dear neighbor and friend, who was blind, was laid to rest after several months of declining health. She had six grandchildren, who were the "stars of her life" - all of which she never saw in this lifetime - of which she now sees, in heaven - as she "fades away and sees them grow". Your closing lines were so apropos, and so eloquently stated. I simply couldn't resist in telling you so!

Thank you!

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Thank you for sharing this here, Kelly. Makes me realize how much we miss the real things. These stars do live inside us even though we're no more..
Thank you for appreciating too 😊

[Pete]

this is very beautiful. touching. these are the best writes that express real emotions and feelings. you should be proud for it is wonderful.

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Thank you for the kind words of appreciation, Pete. I do feel proud for this creation 😊😊

[BBP]

Very sweet write. I'm sure every mother can relate to this. Loved how u made the little one your 'star'

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Thank you, Bev! Always appreciate your words 😊😊

[Diamond]

"for my star lives beside me; within me, making me complete,
would point laughingly at you, my son;"

What a lovely feeling you evoked with the above line Yumna. Your writings are very warm and enjoyable. Even the sad ones, the fiction or the ones that you write for your/our friends here on writerscafe. I also admire your quality of appreciating every detail of people that you know. Good job Yumna.

[Dr. YumnaKay]

You make me speechless with your appreciation, Queen. (Maybe that's why you are a queen 😉)
I had you in my mind too when I wrote this..
Thank you so much for the encouragements you give, which have been since the first poem I wrote here..

[Diamond]

ohh my! I am blushing about your queen comment. Thank you for keeping me in mind too, I take it as a blessing for my son. And haven't you motivated me to write more?!! Your diversity of work is what thrills me...
Love and blessings.

[Dr. YumnaKay]

You're doing it again 😛
Blessings to you too 😊💜

[Winslow Des Totes]

AWWWW! This is so lovely and sweet I can hardly stand it :D:D:D I hope to someday be a mother and have a love like this and I am incredibly jealous and happy for you that you have it now! This piece is going in my favorites because it just made me so happy I can't think!

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Ahh well, see I didn't write it from my perspective but in general. I'm as jealous as you about that fact since I'm single lol
Thank you for this wonderful review! It means a lot that my words have an impact 😊😊

[Paul]

A beautifully written poem. Although I don't have kids of my own, I quite liked the idea of this. Well done!

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Thank you, Paul. I'm glad you liked it. Truly appreciate your words :)