Making my son worth giving his mom an autograph on his first published book

My eyes are moist to see my little boy

Who just turned an author

Unbox the author copies of his book

Which have just arrived

Freshly from his publisher

He opens the package slowly and calmly

With a twinkle in his eyes

His lips bear a natural smile

Holding a copy perhaps makes him feel surreal

As he rejoices, in the moment

He smells it and gives a sigh

So typical of an avid bibliophile

He has inherited his mom’s

unparalleled love for books

And today my boy holds his own

I am sure it’s an experience

of a lifetime for him

And he would forever

Cherish these priceless moments

As his first dream true

I ask him how does he feel

Trying to hide how proud of him

I have always been

He calmly replies

It’s only a beginning mommy

I smile at his understanding

And request him

a signed author’s copy

He happily autographs

his first published work for me

I would have read his weave

Umpteen times already

But to hold the hard copy

Of the book penned by my sonny

Made me speechless and grateful overwhelmingly

He also gave me

a hug and a kiss

Said the unheard thanks

with only his lips moving

I know he means it

My most eyes now give

Way to the tears of joy

Flow down in full vigor

My heart sings its own tunes

in this precious moment

You are mom’s pride, Arsh

You are truly special

very talented & gifted

Keep working hard my baby

You sure are meant to kiss the skies

Fingers were often

pointed to me

For not giving you

The right upbringing

In my own sickness & preconceived notions

My friends felt giving up my dream job

in Ikea of Sweden to rear you

Was not the right choice

But in those circumstances

I embraced my heart’s desire

Some said I over pampered you

Others hurled remarks why I kept you single

But when have I listened

To the society’s rules and ways

The rebel in me shall never adhere

I knew I was right

My grooming, my values are right

And a mom’s heart so full of love

For my child bright

Will always carve a path right

It’s not that I never failed

I had my share of tears as well

But I had the courage

To get up the next day and smile

You have embraced the same spirit for life

I am happy today you take both

successes & failures in your stride

And are a very balanced child

Never give up come what may

Whether your mom is there with you or not that day

Getting your autograph today,

on your first ever book

At the mere age of twelve

Made the journey of being

your mom, so worthwhile

My eyes are moist

Today my child

With the tears of joy

They are blessing you in abundance

To live a fruitful, happy, and healthy life forever

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You can buy a copy of Arsh Sinha's 'A Magical Conquest' from the below links or alternatively write to me at Roma.shobhit.sinha@gmail.com for a signed review copy f the same. There is nothing more vital to us than your blessings for him.

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