I am the Luckiest person today!
And let me tell you why!
My mother was born of a generation
Where non-islanders were mistrusted.
Hence the opportunity of education
Were denied from her.

One day, my Mom attended the PTA meeting
When I was in Grade six class.
I was proud of my mother seated
Among the professional parents of my batch.
Although she was illiterate, through no fault of hers,
Her presence made me felt loved and supported.


As parents introduced themselves in English with aplomb,
My mother anxiously combed the room for me;
When it was her turn to introduce herself
She turned around and looked at me
That moment, I glimpsed an imploring look from her
And everybody's eyes were fixed on me.

That moment, love, respect, regret and pity
For my Mom overwhelmed me.
Regret and pity because of the missed opportunity
for a good education - through no fault of hers.
Love and respect because she helped my father
to rise above poverty and sent me to the best school.

That moment will be etched in my heart forever.
Indeed, I am the luckiest person today.
The other day, I overheard my mom telling my dad:
If we did not have him for a son, we would not be able to write our name
let alone sign for our documents. God blessed and love us
Because we have him'