Mom, Maxims & Metaphors

Everyone's mom holds a special place in their lives. There is one thing that is undeniably common to all mothers in the world, the unconditional love and care for their children.

My mummy was no different. We lost her in 2021, and its an irreparable loss. However, the grit and determination that she has gifted us through her actions and exemplary life lessons will continue to guide our lives.

There is one more thing that our mummy was and will always be known for, amongst not just us, but among family and friends as well. And that quality was her use of maxims, proverbs and metaphors. She had a phrase, proverb or saying for almost every situation. That was a commendable quality, just like herself. And everyone who knew her well, or has ever been around her, knows it. Her wit and vocabulary, common sense and determination were unmatched. 

Mummy had maxims for seasons, for behaviours, for people, for places, for professions, for food and for what not. You name it, and she would bring it out of her endless literary treasure. She had numerous stories, instances and events to share and that made the conversations with her extremely enriching.

Mummy inherited this quality from her parents and imparted it to us, her children. 

Me and my siblings have been immensely fortunate to have been around her and to have learned and inherited the literary pearls which enlighten both the speaker and the listener.  

This piece of writing is a tribute to her dignified liveliness and intelligence. For she was strong all her life, till the very end, in all adversities and challenges, which were in abundance for her. 

We are so grateful to her for introducing us to all those maxims and metaphors that made us what we are. 

We miss you mummy.

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