Amma and annaei, pronounced across the straits, are one and the same,
that is spoken by all,
celebrated on Mother’s Day.
Glory and praise to amma
Glory and praise to annaei
Glory and praise to the love of God
There is no temple that can enhance a mother’s love.
A mother’s greatness is beyond description.
For each and one their faith and destiny is their own karma,
and one that we must all have the wisdom to accept

ANNALADCHUMY SUBRAMANIAM is 86 years old and wrote this poem in Tamil, and her son Paraman Subramaniam has translated it into English.