This personal reflection explores the evolving experience of motherhood—from childhood memories with one’s own mother to navigating the joys and imperfections of being a mother today. It touches on identity, independence, generational shifts, and the enduring bond between mother and child.
From celebrating Mother’s Day to reflecting on the strength of our motherland, this article delves into the many dimensions of motherhood — both personal and national. It highlights the quiet sacrifices of a mother, the nurturing presence of mother-like figures, and the united spirit of India in the face of adversity. Weaving together heartfelt memories and recent national events like Operation Sindoor, the piece invites readers to honour the values of care, resilience, and responsibility that define both a mother and the motherland.
Guilt takes many forms in a mother’s journey—shaped by love, sacrifice, and the harsh gaze of societal judgment. This poem gives voice to those unspoken confessions, urging a shift from blame to empathy, and celebrating the strength behind every so-called “guilty” choice.
A few days ago, the sensational Bharti Bhagat case had hogged the headlines and grabbed public attention because of the sheer bizarreness of the incident. Crime reporters, criminologists, and psychologists had a field day, analysing and dissecting the human mind and its baser instincts.
Is Mother’s Day still happy for her? Will those articles and stories on the greatness of mothers make her proud of herself? Will she be able to accept herself wholeheartedly for taking this decision? Will she not doubt her own intentions and abilities as a mother?
