Saira, thank you for sharing this! Happy Mother's Day to you! 🩷 I am not a mum yet myself, and sadly I don't think I ever will be 😔 I wish I could experience being loved by a child, and I wish I could experience loving a child like my Mum did to me. I learned so much from her, like her patience and silent strength - always busy doing something even when she was not feeling well. She is my best friend, my comforter, my light. I call her several times a day, and i think she loves that even though she wouldn't admit it. I think it drives her crazy that i still rely on her for advice at this age and all the way away from her, but i think she secretly adores me too, and cannot wait to say my name (or see my face on messenger), every time we talk. Now, I long to have these experiences with my own children, and i wrote this poem below for them. I think this is how my Mum feels about me (us her children) too🩵
My pleasure, Anna! It was Mother’s Day here in the UK yesterday (Sunday), so Friday felt like the perfect time to share this.
Your comment truly moved me—your love for your mum shines through every word. I could feel the strength of your bond, the tenderness, and the quiet admiration. It’s beautiful how you describe her as your comforter and light, and how she still remains such a guiding force in your life.
Thank you for sharing such a heartfelt piece of your story with us. And I know your future poem will carry all the love and longing in your heart—what a beautiful way to honour both your mum and your dreams.
Dear Children, My most special daughters, And my most special sons, You know who you are. I will not mention or write down your names anymore, because apart from the fact that I know them by heart, I feel like those names are, like you, so fragile and should be handled with the utmost care and like newborn babies, only respond to the softest, gentlest, most loving touch.
…And while I am looking forward to hearing myself calling you by them, and other people using them to address or refer to you, I would rather save it for the best and most appropriate and most opportune – the perfect – time…
Let this letter also be a way of saying I am truly sorry…
because, I see your beautiful faces looking at and looking back at me with so much anticipation and longing. I see your wonderful smiles that give me hope to face a brand new day, and give me reassuring comfort at the end of a long one. I see your bright eyes sparkle and glow at the thought of us being all together. I see your tiny, little arms reaching out for a touch, a warm hug (though it be in my mind). I feel your warm love envelope me as much as it overwhelms you. …And know that, though these dreams have become, and still are real to me, I succumb to the fact that I do not have control over certain things and circumstances. …And am not quite sure if, and when, I would be able to breathe you into life, into reality. Or someone else will. And although it is true that we each make our own fate, I also believe that it is but right to let nature take its own course --- that it is only through the same, destiny, that we realize which particular road to take.
So with this, I pray that ---
However long time takes,
However far away the horizon is,
However difficult or painstaking
The journey will be,
However futile
or senseless the reasons
May seem to be,
Whatever obstacles
I go through,
-- Under no circumstances will I stop trying.
…If only to utter your names,
If only to put a face behind those names,
If only to put a smile on those faces,
If only to look into those eyes,
If only to feel your love,
Through those arms that I try to reach out to as well…
Wow, Anna. This is absolutely beautiful. Your words carry such deep love, patience, and hope. I could feel every emotion—every wish, every ache, every dream—woven into this letter.
There’s something so sacred about the way you speak to your future children, as if you're already holding them in your heart. You honour them even before they arrive, and that alone shows the incredible mother you already are in spirit.
Thank you for trusting us with such an intimate piece of your soul. I truly believe your love will find its way—whether through the children you raise, or the ones you inspire through your words. ✨️❤️💛
Beautiful tribute and acknowledgment of your love for your mum.
After raising 5 kids in a loving home, you can only imagine the pain of the estrangement my oldest daughter has chosen from me and her siblings. They call this 'ambiguous loss' and it is a challenging and painful liminal space to live in.
I always say, mothering has been my spiritual path, cracking me wide open in every way. 🙏
Wishing you happy mother's day, today and every day, Saira.
Tamy, thank you so much for sharing this. Your words are deeply moving, and I’m truly touched by your honesty and vulnerability. I can’t imagine how heavy that space must feel—‘ambiguous loss’ is such a powerful and heartbreaking way to describe it.
Mothering really does open us up in ways we never expected. Your strength, your love, and your courage shine through every word.
Wishing you peace and healing as you continue walking this spiritual path. And thank you again for connecting so openly.
I don’t have children of my own, but your words remind me of the depth and beauty of a mother’s love. Wishing you a Happy Mother’s Day—today and every day, Tamy.
Thank you so much for receiving my words and offering your loving words, Saira. I feel them deeply and accept your tender well-wishes. 🥰🙏✨
I’ll be hopping on LIVE tomorrow at 5p EST in case you feel like popping on to say hello. I’ll be thanking my 1,000+ subscribers for being here and doing a little interactive talk. 🥰🥳
My pleasure, Tamy! Your message means so much. I’m truly moved by your openness and the way you’re holding space for both pain and grace in your journey. Thank you for the invite—your LIVE sounds like a beautiful way to connect and honour your community. I’ll try my best to pop in and say hello!
Wishing you a heartfelt celebration with your 1,000+ subscribers—you’ve created something so special. ✨️❤️🥰
Thank you so much for mentioning my post 😊, I love this poem about mothers, I love my mum so so much, she is my person, my confidante, my everything, she knows me best and I can't imagine my life without her. Thank you for the beautiful words, Happy Mother's Day to mum's everywhere 🤗💐♥️
My pleasure, Samantha! Thank you so much—I'm so glad it spoke to you and that you loved it. It was an honour to feature you in the Community Spotlight. Your love for your mum shines through every word—it’s absolutely beautiful and deeply moving. I love my mum so much too—she’s my everything, and I truly can’t imagine life without her.
Thank you for sharing such an inspiring and heartfelt reflection. Wishing your incredible mum—and all the amazing mums out there—a very Happy Mother’s Day! 🥰❤️💛✨️🤗🌹👩🏻🍼
Beautiful and heartfelt, your words of love for your mothers and all mothers ❤️
In the Netherlands mothers day is in may, but why not an extra day to shine a light and love upon the mothers (or other caregivers) who share their unconditional love with children. An absence of that will leave lifelong scars on the heart of a child, so important to emphasize the importance of creating circumstances that enable safe and loving environments for all children to grow up in ❤️
Thank you so much, Simone. Your words deeply moved me—what you shared is so important and beautifully said. I completely agree that every opportunity to honour those who give love, care, and guidance to children is precious. Whether it’s in March or May, these reflections matter deeply. It’s a beautiful reminder that love deserves to be celebrated beyond just one day.
Thank you for holding space here and for shining a light on what truly shapes a child’s world. I really appreciate your presence and thoughtful contribution to this conversation. ❤️💛✨️🤗👩🏻🍼
Your so welcome Saira, I love how you say, love must be celebrated beyond just a day ❤️ how different the world would be if we valued love more than anything else, if we celebrated love each day? Thank you for bringing so much love and connection into the world Saira 🙏🏻❤️
My pleasure—always, Simone! I write to help others heal through poetry, and your love, support, and heartfelt words truly mean the world to me. I couldn’t agree more—if we chose to celebrate love each day, imagine how much softer, kinder, and more connected our world could be. I’m deeply moved by your reflection and so grateful for the light and warmth you consistently bring to this space. Thank you for always showing up with such heart. 🥰💛❤️✨️
Saira this is such a heartfelt tribute to the many ways a mother’s love—or absence—leaves its mark on us. For those who’ve felt the warmth of that love, your words are a gentle reminder of its power. And for those of us with more complicated relationships, it’s proof that love, care, and resilience can take many forms.
Motherhood isn’t just about where we come from—it’s about who shows up, who holds us, who teaches us love in all its shapes and for me that was my beautiful grandmother.
Sending love to everyone moving through today in their own way. 💛
Debs, thank you so much for sharing this amazing and powerful reflection. Your words truly touched me. I love how you’ve honoured the quiet, meaningful presence of your grandmother—such a beautiful reminder that motherhood shows up in many different forms.
What you said about love, care, and resilience taking many shapes really resonated, especially for those navigating more complicated relationships. I’m incredibly moved that this issue spoke to you. Thank you for being part of this space. I love having you here and truly appreciate your continued support and warmth. Sending love back to you too. 💛❤️🤗✨️
Fantastic feature as always Saira. Wishing your mom a very Happy Mother's day!I know that you being here to celebrate it with her will be extra special combined with Eid and so soon after your serious operation Have a wonderful weekend 🙏
Thank you so much, Ruth! Since it’s Mother’s Day here in the UK on Sunday, it felt like the perfect time to share this.
Your kind words mean the world. This year really will be a special one—with Eid around the corner and everything that’s happened, I’m just so grateful to be here and able to celebrate this moment with my family.
Wishing you a peaceful and love-filled weekend too. Thank you for always showing up with such love, warmth and encouragement—it never goes unnoticed.❤️🥰
Thank you for the feature 🙏🏽 I completely didn't expect that. And this article about our mothers has indeed reflected from the poem I recently posted. I've realized a lot from my mom, but the one that really sticks to me is how she stands up to fight for respect. She is a strong woman and I have learned this from her ❤️
My pleasure! It was an honour to feature you in the Community Spotlight. It truly meant a lot to include your voice in this issue. Your reflection on your mom’s strength and her fight for respect was so powerful and moving. She sounds like an incredible woman—and it’s clear her resilience lives on in you. Thank you for sharing this beautiful connection. ❤️🤗💪🏻👩🏻🍼
Saira this is beautiful. We celebrate Mother’s Day in Denmark in May but I’ll still share this with my mum now. I recognize all the traits in the woman who’s given my sisters and I so much and is still our pillar of strength. Thanks for sharing this ❤️🙏🏽
My pleasure, Sheila! Since it’s Mother’s Day here in the UK on Sunday, it felt like the perfect time to share this.
Thank you so much—your words truly mean the world to me. I’m so touched that this piece resonated with you and your family. I’ll definitely be doing another special tribute in May to honour Mother’s Day in Denmark and elsewhere too. Sending love to you and your incredible mum—she sounds like such a pillar of strength. ✨️👩🏻🍼🥰❤️
My pleasure, Kassi! Your presence, love, and support truly mean so much. I’m really glad it resonated with you—it felt like the perfect time to share this, as it's Mother’s Day here in the UK on Sunday. A tribute to you and all the incredible women in our community. ❤️👩🏻🍼🥰
It was such an honour to feature you in the Community Spotlight, Kassi! I’m so glad the tribute resonated with you—it wouldn’t have been complete without acknowledging incredible voices like yours. 🥰❤️👩🏻🍼✨️
Saira, thank you for sharing this! Happy Mother's Day to you! 🩷 I am not a mum yet myself, and sadly I don't think I ever will be 😔 I wish I could experience being loved by a child, and I wish I could experience loving a child like my Mum did to me. I learned so much from her, like her patience and silent strength - always busy doing something even when she was not feeling well. She is my best friend, my comforter, my light. I call her several times a day, and i think she loves that even though she wouldn't admit it. I think it drives her crazy that i still rely on her for advice at this age and all the way away from her, but i think she secretly adores me too, and cannot wait to say my name (or see my face on messenger), every time we talk. Now, I long to have these experiences with my own children, and i wrote this poem below for them. I think this is how my Mum feels about me (us her children) too🩵
My pleasure, Anna! It was Mother’s Day here in the UK yesterday (Sunday), so Friday felt like the perfect time to share this.
Your comment truly moved me—your love for your mum shines through every word. I could feel the strength of your bond, the tenderness, and the quiet admiration. It’s beautiful how you describe her as your comforter and light, and how she still remains such a guiding force in your life.
Thank you for sharing such a heartfelt piece of your story with us. And I know your future poem will carry all the love and longing in your heart—what a beautiful way to honour both your mum and your dreams.
Sending you warmth and gratitude. 😭💛❤️✨️🤗
A LETTER TO MY FUTURE CHILDREN©
Dear Children, My most special daughters, And my most special sons, You know who you are. I will not mention or write down your names anymore, because apart from the fact that I know them by heart, I feel like those names are, like you, so fragile and should be handled with the utmost care and like newborn babies, only respond to the softest, gentlest, most loving touch.
…And while I am looking forward to hearing myself calling you by them, and other people using them to address or refer to you, I would rather save it for the best and most appropriate and most opportune – the perfect – time…
Let this letter also be a way of saying I am truly sorry…
because, I see your beautiful faces looking at and looking back at me with so much anticipation and longing. I see your wonderful smiles that give me hope to face a brand new day, and give me reassuring comfort at the end of a long one. I see your bright eyes sparkle and glow at the thought of us being all together. I see your tiny, little arms reaching out for a touch, a warm hug (though it be in my mind). I feel your warm love envelope me as much as it overwhelms you. …And know that, though these dreams have become, and still are real to me, I succumb to the fact that I do not have control over certain things and circumstances. …And am not quite sure if, and when, I would be able to breathe you into life, into reality. Or someone else will. And although it is true that we each make our own fate, I also believe that it is but right to let nature take its own course --- that it is only through the same, destiny, that we realize which particular road to take.
So with this, I pray that ---
However long time takes,
However far away the horizon is,
However difficult or painstaking
The journey will be,
However futile
or senseless the reasons
May seem to be,
Whatever obstacles
I go through,
-- Under no circumstances will I stop trying.
…If only to utter your names,
If only to put a face behind those names,
If only to put a smile on those faces,
If only to look into those eyes,
If only to feel your love,
Through those arms that I try to reach out to as well…
…This time, for real.
Wow, Anna. This is absolutely beautiful. Your words carry such deep love, patience, and hope. I could feel every emotion—every wish, every ache, every dream—woven into this letter.
There’s something so sacred about the way you speak to your future children, as if you're already holding them in your heart. You honour them even before they arrive, and that alone shows the incredible mother you already are in spirit.
Thank you for trusting us with such an intimate piece of your soul. I truly believe your love will find its way—whether through the children you raise, or the ones you inspire through your words. ✨️❤️💛
Beautiful tribute and acknowledgment of your love for your mum.
After raising 5 kids in a loving home, you can only imagine the pain of the estrangement my oldest daughter has chosen from me and her siblings. They call this 'ambiguous loss' and it is a challenging and painful liminal space to live in.
I always say, mothering has been my spiritual path, cracking me wide open in every way. 🙏
Wishing you happy mother's day, today and every day, Saira.
Thank you! I'm so glad it resonated with you.
Tamy, thank you so much for sharing this. Your words are deeply moving, and I’m truly touched by your honesty and vulnerability. I can’t imagine how heavy that space must feel—‘ambiguous loss’ is such a powerful and heartbreaking way to describe it.
Mothering really does open us up in ways we never expected. Your strength, your love, and your courage shine through every word.
Wishing you peace and healing as you continue walking this spiritual path. And thank you again for connecting so openly.
I don’t have children of my own, but your words remind me of the depth and beauty of a mother’s love. Wishing you a Happy Mother’s Day—today and every day, Tamy.
🥰❤️✨️🌹👩🏻🍼
Thank you so much for receiving my words and offering your loving words, Saira. I feel them deeply and accept your tender well-wishes. 🥰🙏✨
I’ll be hopping on LIVE tomorrow at 5p EST in case you feel like popping on to say hello. I’ll be thanking my 1,000+ subscribers for being here and doing a little interactive talk. 🥰🥳
My pleasure, Tamy! Your message means so much. I’m truly moved by your openness and the way you’re holding space for both pain and grace in your journey. Thank you for the invite—your LIVE sounds like a beautiful way to connect and honour your community. I’ll try my best to pop in and say hello!
Wishing you a heartfelt celebration with your 1,000+ subscribers—you’ve created something so special. ✨️❤️🥰
Thanks you for your tenderly loving words, Saira. 🥰👌🙏Happy you’re here.
My pleasure! I'm so grateful to have you here. I appreciate your love and support 🥰❤️✨️
🙏🥰💖
Thank you so much for mentioning my post 😊, I love this poem about mothers, I love my mum so so much, she is my person, my confidante, my everything, she knows me best and I can't imagine my life without her. Thank you for the beautiful words, Happy Mother's Day to mum's everywhere 🤗💐♥️
My pleasure, Samantha! Thank you so much—I'm so glad it spoke to you and that you loved it. It was an honour to feature you in the Community Spotlight. Your love for your mum shines through every word—it’s absolutely beautiful and deeply moving. I love my mum so much too—she’s my everything, and I truly can’t imagine life without her.
Thank you for sharing such an inspiring and heartfelt reflection. Wishing your incredible mum—and all the amazing mums out there—a very Happy Mother’s Day! 🥰❤️💛✨️🤗🌹👩🏻🍼
Beautiful and heartfelt, your words of love for your mothers and all mothers ❤️
In the Netherlands mothers day is in may, but why not an extra day to shine a light and love upon the mothers (or other caregivers) who share their unconditional love with children. An absence of that will leave lifelong scars on the heart of a child, so important to emphasize the importance of creating circumstances that enable safe and loving environments for all children to grow up in ❤️
Thank you so much, Simone. Your words deeply moved me—what you shared is so important and beautifully said. I completely agree that every opportunity to honour those who give love, care, and guidance to children is precious. Whether it’s in March or May, these reflections matter deeply. It’s a beautiful reminder that love deserves to be celebrated beyond just one day.
Thank you for holding space here and for shining a light on what truly shapes a child’s world. I really appreciate your presence and thoughtful contribution to this conversation. ❤️💛✨️🤗👩🏻🍼
Your so welcome Saira, I love how you say, love must be celebrated beyond just a day ❤️ how different the world would be if we valued love more than anything else, if we celebrated love each day? Thank you for bringing so much love and connection into the world Saira 🙏🏻❤️
My pleasure—always, Simone! I write to help others heal through poetry, and your love, support, and heartfelt words truly mean the world to me. I couldn’t agree more—if we chose to celebrate love each day, imagine how much softer, kinder, and more connected our world could be. I’m deeply moved by your reflection and so grateful for the light and warmth you consistently bring to this space. Thank you for always showing up with such heart. 🥰💛❤️✨️
Thank you so much Saira for all your loving, warm and kind words ✨❤️
My pleasure! Always! Thank you for all yours too 🥰❤️✨️
Saira this is such a heartfelt tribute to the many ways a mother’s love—or absence—leaves its mark on us. For those who’ve felt the warmth of that love, your words are a gentle reminder of its power. And for those of us with more complicated relationships, it’s proof that love, care, and resilience can take many forms.
Motherhood isn’t just about where we come from—it’s about who shows up, who holds us, who teaches us love in all its shapes and for me that was my beautiful grandmother.
Sending love to everyone moving through today in their own way. 💛
Debs, thank you so much for sharing this amazing and powerful reflection. Your words truly touched me. I love how you’ve honoured the quiet, meaningful presence of your grandmother—such a beautiful reminder that motherhood shows up in many different forms.
What you said about love, care, and resilience taking many shapes really resonated, especially for those navigating more complicated relationships. I’m incredibly moved that this issue spoke to you. Thank you for being part of this space. I love having you here and truly appreciate your continued support and warmth. Sending love back to you too. 💛❤️🤗✨️
Fantastic feature as always Saira. Wishing your mom a very Happy Mother's day!I know that you being here to celebrate it with her will be extra special combined with Eid and so soon after your serious operation Have a wonderful weekend 🙏
Thank you so much, Ruth! Since it’s Mother’s Day here in the UK on Sunday, it felt like the perfect time to share this.
Your kind words mean the world. This year really will be a special one—with Eid around the corner and everything that’s happened, I’m just so grateful to be here and able to celebrate this moment with my family.
Wishing you a peaceful and love-filled weekend too. Thank you for always showing up with such love, warmth and encouragement—it never goes unnoticed.❤️🥰
Thank you for the feature 🙏🏽 I completely didn't expect that. And this article about our mothers has indeed reflected from the poem I recently posted. I've realized a lot from my mom, but the one that really sticks to me is how she stands up to fight for respect. She is a strong woman and I have learned this from her ❤️
Since it’s Mother’s Day here in the UK on Sunday, it felt like the perfect time to share this. So grateful it resonated with you! ❤️👩🏻🍼
My pleasure! It was an honour to feature you in the Community Spotlight. It truly meant a lot to include your voice in this issue. Your reflection on your mom’s strength and her fight for respect was so powerful and moving. She sounds like an incredible woman—and it’s clear her resilience lives on in you. Thank you for sharing this beautiful connection. ❤️🤗💪🏻👩🏻🍼
Saira this is beautiful. We celebrate Mother’s Day in Denmark in May but I’ll still share this with my mum now. I recognize all the traits in the woman who’s given my sisters and I so much and is still our pillar of strength. Thanks for sharing this ❤️🙏🏽
My pleasure, Sheila! Since it’s Mother’s Day here in the UK on Sunday, it felt like the perfect time to share this.
Thank you so much—your words truly mean the world to me. I’m so touched that this piece resonated with you and your family. I’ll definitely be doing another special tribute in May to honour Mother’s Day in Denmark and elsewhere too. Sending love to you and your incredible mum—she sounds like such a pillar of strength. ✨️👩🏻🍼🥰❤️
💝 thanks for the shout out! What a sweet tribute!
My pleasure, Kassi! Your presence, love, and support truly mean so much. I’m really glad it resonated with you—it felt like the perfect time to share this, as it's Mother’s Day here in the UK on Sunday. A tribute to you and all the incredible women in our community. ❤️👩🏻🍼🥰
It was such an honour to feature you in the Community Spotlight, Kassi! I’m so glad the tribute resonated with you—it wouldn’t have been complete without acknowledging incredible voices like yours. 🥰❤️👩🏻🍼✨️