You moulded me to be a tough personality…

But, delicately honed me to be a soft heart!

You taught me to brace my individuality…

But, also taught me how to embrace adversity!

You guided me to surrender to an elder and/or experienced…

But, also asked me to challenge when they doubted my mettle!

You always hovered around shielding me from the world…

But, also turned into a team by delivering slaps to a molester!

You stood by me when I took my first steps in your family…

And, you walked with me when I took my first steps into my new family…

Today, we may not be together every moment…

But, your lessons and memories breathe with me and always will!