She was the first one I saw, Touch of hers, is the first I felt within
Like a wordless creature, I was lying there I know that without her, I am nowhere
My crying and laughing started with her,
Love and affection is still growing for her.
She is the seed for what I am She is the cause for where I am
What can I say about this woman
If I do not respect her, I am not human
Victory or defeat, she is forever,
All I can say, I LOVE YOU, MY MOTHER
(Extract from APEX's annual magazine written by UmaShankar Krishnan)