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She Has Always Been Part of Mine: A Poem by Ritu Kamra Kumar

 

How reel of  her memories spontaneously rewinds

Emotions teem and thrive, she has always been part of mine!

 

How I was born to her by stroke of destiny

Humbly I hold her legacy in ecstasy!

 

How her deft hands stitched our fancy frocks

Her caressing touch enough to melt a rock

 

How her culinary  skills, pinnis and saffron kheer

Made our adrenaline rush in thrill!

 

How she encircled me in her arms

Jocund joy, a soothing lullaby made me cozy and warm

 

How her wise advice, her wit, and writings were the best

Harmony and happiness of the family  her eternal quest

 

How her kind eyes and  compassionate counseling

Poised peace and noble deeds gave life a new lease

 

How disease made her feeble, worn out, and fragile

Unable to do chores patiently she walked holding doors

 

How saintly she snapped the worldly binds

Reciting hymns chanting Ram-Ram

She had a love for all of the lasting kind!!

 

Salute to you Maa,

I see you in moon light and sun beams

you remain in my prayers  by all means!!