Like a Mother : Dr. Shailesh Gupta Veer

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The earth does not give 
birth to us 
from her womb-
yet like a mother,
she gives affection
takes care
and nurtures 
forever!

The earth does not give 
birth to us 
from her womb-
yet like a mother,
meets every need
reads each of our sorrows
gives the courage to live
forever!

The earth does not give 
birth to us 
from her womb-
yet like a mother,
gives happiness despite suffering
stands as a shield over obstacles
wants to see us on top
forever!

© Dr. Shailesh Gupta Veer 
Fatehpur, UP, India 

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