It started with the naming of the cub…Old boring names were suggested, the lioness put her paw down and the cub had a name which allowed her to be “with it”
Circumstances had made the cub timid – some might say clingy…the cub slept on top of u…when the lioness needed to change sides, the cub got off and once the side was changed, the cub climbed back on once again…I wonder why u recall this so fondly…when u probably couldn’t sleep at night. It’s amazing that the clingy cub was delighted to move into her own room at age 6. Did u have anything to do with it?
At age five – the cub went and had an accident…one where there was the possibility the cub wouldn’t walk again…the recovery period took a year and 2 surgeries and apparently I went through a lot of pain…but look maa I can walk perfectly. It’s been 23 years, so why do your eyes still fill up? Yes, the scar on my right leg is huge and everyone notices it. You made me confident enough to wear skirts without being conscious about my scar, to ignore the stares of the less subtle, to not want plastic surgery when I was getting married (as recommended by many parlour aunties – lol)
The lioness ensured her cub was protected from many bitter truths…maa – the cub has grown up sane despite the truths..and all thanks to you! No she is not traumatized or hiding the same…she is a normal human being! Things happen – not your fault mamma…never was and never will be!
The lioness had her antenna’s up – she had to protect her cub from certain hunters in their jungle – the hunters have packed their bags and gone. The cub has forgotten the hunters – but remembers the endless games played with the lioness, the books read with the lioness and the endless conversations. The cub is safe…your antenna’s can come down.
The lioness has taught the cub the tricks of the jungle β Being independent, the importance of family, loving unconditionally, being positive, being strong (physically and mentally), being fun loving, being a mother, daughter or a friend- the cub may not be as adept at you but she will always know that is possible to be so adept and have the courage should circumstances arise.
But mamma, the cub is 28 now – a strong independent woman. The cub is happy -so mamma lion – let your gear down, freely roam your jungles or in your case the roads of Europe !
ROaaarrrr……
I have to add this: mailed my mamma this (anonymous blog and all) and this was her response:
Dear Cub,
I am all teary eyed now and full of so many emotions! My biggest accomplishment., I have always maintained is to raise you and I am so proud of the young woman that you are. You are good, kind, hassle free and my biggest moral support, my crutch, my joy and happiness. That you will always be-no matter how old I or you are!All I want is that you should be happy-no matter what and I will always be there for you-no matter what -just as my parents showed me how
Love you so much baby
Thank u blogadda for the mother’s day contest – i am not very good at telling my mom how i feel about her and this was just the thing i required!
aww π how sweet is this! and loved your mamma’s (lioness’) response π
Thanks T – my mom’s response made me find the shortest route from my desk to the loo to howl in peace π
I can understand. I’m kinda tearing up myself. Lovely post!
Thanks Chinkurli
Ohh I cn understand π
Beautiful π
thanks Siddharth π
Such a nice, warm, loving post π
Absolutely loved it!
Thanks Piyu – its the “asar” of the mother – not me π
Btw.. my bike is not a motorcycle.. sorry if my posts were misleading :(.. It is a gearless two-wheeler, but I prefer calling it a bike rather than a disparaging Scooty (as some would call)
Also, a big thankoo for the tagging π
Sniff Sniff.. I want my Mamaa..
And I can see where the cub gets her way with words..the Lioness is the best..
π Thank u Comfy…umm…u know what something about the way u speak about buzz reminds me of my mom..Buzzie pie is already doing the mommy tail bit…what with tempting daddy with the magazine and all…!!!
Mother’s are always “something else” for their babies …isn’t it?
loved it a lot….especially the title…..mothers always rock and in this case both daughter and mother..
Thank u mukul …thats really sweet of u!
Welcome here…infact coincidentally i had just going over to ur tribute to ur mom!
i want my ma π¦
so beautifully written with the metaphors Nut π
Loved it… you mom’s response melted me π
Thanks CR..!! This mother’s day contest is a tear jerker…have been reading the entries and sobbing for most of the day today π
And as for my mom- u know mom’s tend to be partial about their offspring!
omg.. your mom’s reply brought tears.. π ‘All I want is that you should be happy-no matter what and I will always be there for you’ – only amma can be like this, I believe! π
u can imagine my plight when i read her response at office…i had to sprint to the loo π
Welcome here Whimsies π
the response it lovely Nuts…LOVELY !!! So touching…
And YAY to the 28 years old young woman here…you’re kind and hassles free π Me likey !!
Tell me again why do we get married and leave our mammas???
Thanks Nu but u know Mothers they are partial to what they made π
partial ? I won’t call them partial..I would call it confidence..that what they made is going to turn out into what they thought π and most of the times it happens π
Wow Nu! Shabash π
Nu is full of gyaan nowadays…whats up Nu…why so wise π
hehe me turning “gyan pandey” :))
thankiee thankiiee swaru π
What a fitting tribute..Another lioness roars her approval π
Aww Purba – Thanks and welcome here…U lioness’s (umm…the spelling!!!) are the best!
Very nice :)! Man, you guys are making me want to do momma post too!
Do it do it!!! i am in a mamma mush mood!!! and if u complete it by today – register it for the competition…
Yes.. do it! waiting eagerly π
awww.. that is beautiful. may i ask how the cub had an accident?
Well the cub thought she was a big cub and attempted to cross a not so busy but forbidden road on her own. She was hit by a van who didn’t see the cub crossing the road…had her femur broken in two!
Oh dear!
No Swar – am fine now…was way too long ago…part of God’s character building exercises
ayyo! i hope the femur’s okay now!
that was such a sweet post. was howling mad at something my mom did. now i’ll go say sorry.
Good Girl A…now go say sorry to ur janani —glad u liked it :)…!
Awesome. I love the fact that you took the readers to the animal kingdom and the joys and pains of motherhood .different is always appreciated. Best wishes
thanks tikulicious! and welcome here!
I ws already full of emotions and then I read ur Mom’s reply too .. sigh! I am off to some emotinalasia nw π God bless u ppl!
Sniff Sniff…!!! Mother’s are such tear jerkers na!
Aww, ur mom is too sweet π
Now that she is :D….and i know ur mom qualifies as lioness varieties – having seen her response on a post when u were feeling particularly low!
Mommies are sooper awesome. Period.
It also helps gluttons like us by being fabulous cooks π
Amazingly Good !! Really happy to read this.. just one question, why the use of Tiger and cub for presentation?? Once again..nice post ..
Thanks Bulls eye…Used Lion and Cub as one my mom is a Leo. Secondly Lions are known to be very good mother’s to their cubs…hence π
That was lovely NN. Lionesses are so conditioned to rush to the aid of the cubs that it is rather difficult to get out of the habit. Your mother puts it perfectly when she says that all she wants is that you be happy. All mothers do! Great Mother’s Day post. Wish you all the best for the contest!
Thank u Z – i read in one of the blogs on mother’s day that mom’s are bigger than God cause God might still give u saddness but mothers never can…
Happy Mother’s day to u too Z
Beautiful post! brought tears to my eyes. Kudos to both the Lioness and her Cub. π
Thanks Sundari…and welcome here π
Thanks Sundari…and welcome here π
One of the best posts for the contest! π Greatly written, and expressed. Loved it! Keep writing!
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PS: http://tiny.cc/10fuckups – 10 ways to live life!
Thanks Arijit – will head over the link u have provided soon!
This is so nice and heartwarming. Best wishes to the Lioness and her cub. Keep roaring π
PS: Hey Nuttie you’ve been tagged to ‘Innocent or Guilty’. Do take it up.
Thanks Ajay…will do so…!!
yeah nice coincidence,….lets see whether everything happens for a reason or not ….
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