She’s Taught Me To Live Poem by Anita Atina

I’m always amazed by her energy
Constant buzz and laughter
Follow her trail

Engaging with people, far and wide
At work or in the neighbourhood
At random parties or over travels

Picking up with ease, conversations that
Usually lead to caring friendships
And years of small everyday gifts

Making time to visit the sick and the aged
Over weekends, when most of us
Would prefer to laze and recover

Treating everyone with the same
Friendly warmth and even blunt talking-to
Prince or pauper, it doesn’t matter what they do

She’s taught me to live life
On my own terms, and reach out
No matter how much I work

Her philosophy is simple and tough
You’ve got one life, now make it work
With grace and a smile, even when you hurt

You never know who you’ll meet
And if they’re in deeper trouble
Compared to your usual whine

So count yourself blessed, everyday
To have a home and a family
And food and wine too

Don’t forget to share, yourself
That’s the path to the divine
Who tests your mettle, with misfortunes few

That doesn’t mean you forget
You’re loved too.
Thank you mom, I love you.