A Mother's Advice To Her Daughter Poem by Valsa George

A Mother's Advice To Her Daughter

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The sound of wedding bells, I hear
My daughter’s maiden flight, so near
Festive celebrations, in full gear
And nuptial gaiety, so much in the air

Oh, Love! Under our sheltering wings
Guarded you were, from tumultuous swings
Now that you are going away
To live under another’s sway,

Bear in mind this counsel given
By a mother who through age has wiser grown
That’ll make your life blissful as you wish
And keep it aglow without blemish

Make a home of the house you go
Give love to all in weal and woe
On your face, a pleasing smile you wear
Cover in cheer, your furrowed brow of care

Adore the man with all your ardour
And show him that you really care
Condone him, though frailties abound
And correct him in private, not raising sound

As years glide and glamour fades
As grimy truths emerge from hides
Life may not appear all that fair
As once it seemed to the soulful pair

Yet, believe, your life is clad in glory
Dispel all nagging thoughts that leave you sorry
Know, the stumbling blocks that seem so gory
Will finally lead to brighter paths of glory

Conquer the hearts through your innate charisma
Never surrender to anyone but to your anima
Hold your head up and never look timid
And venture into a life with dreams vivid!

POET'S NOTES ABOUT THE POEM
This is the advice I got from my mother as I was preparing to leave my home after marriage.That had a deep impact on me. This I believe was the message, each mother of that age and time used to pass on to her daughter, getting ready to be married!
COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Shahzia Batool 22 April 2013

A mother is a heavenly being, the blessed one, who is respected universally irrespective of any caste, creed or color, the first training institute for kids, esp.daughters...this poem is a message of virtue, a reminder, not only for the daughters, but also for those mothers who teach their daughters the bad lessons of separation and domestic segregation among the relations. Ms. Valsa George, you are an example of a dutiful daughter who kept the mother's lesson with you, and now handed over as a dowry to many daughters. great! ! !

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Heather Wilkins 03 July 2013

Only a dear mother could give her daughter advice such as this. lovely enjoyed

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Patricia Grantham 17 August 2013

I really adore this write Valsa. A mothers advice is always good even when it comes to marrying and leaving the home. She will never steer her children wrong. A wise daughter will take heed to this wonderful show of love. I have two poems titled My mother, My friend and Number One Mother please take a look when you get time. I will post this as one of my favorite poems. A truly enjoyed write Madam Valsa.

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Lathaprem Sakhya 22 September 2013

Loved it. Read my New nest Please

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Victoria Donnelly 22 April 2013

this is a beautifully crafted poem.....great words and sentiments to pass on with love.

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Geeta Radhakrishna Menon 11 October 2016

Dear Valsa, A wonderful poem that every mother and every daughter should read. Mother's golden words will always be a soothing balm that shall echo into a loving daughter's ears throughout her life.

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Akhtar Jawad 14 July 2014

A great advice in a lovely poem. Conquer the hearts through your innate charisma Never surrender to anyone but to your anima Hold your head up and never look timid And venture into a life with dreams vivid!

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Paul Sebastian 14 April 2014

Beautiful message to pass on to a daughter. Culturally rooted. A good sign-post for all daughters!

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Kanav Justa 01 December 2013

... i am glad you have took seriously... whatever your mother said.. listning is easy and to do what you are told to is different.. you have absorbed everything that you mother said... Nice write.

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Queeny Gona 05 November 2013

Such a wonderful message has to be really passed on to the younger generation without fail! It would surely pilot towards healthy and lovely establishment of family life. It's my pleasure to read such notable words from a caring mother dear Valsa George mam!

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