Mother Said

Stranded in the crowded stage with my foible Heard from behind the screen mother’s prompts- Imbibe morality and honesty in your worlds Save your honor and image from being spoilt Foster humility with humane feelings not empty For the helping hands you hold feel obliged With her voice she faded away I glimpsed Made me strong to build my life as she dreamt Prove to the world I could be worthy of something What mother said was for me a treasure secret