My maa

Maa just went away one day..

As if she had gone to the neighbours

I kept waiting…..

She never returned!!

I do not want to recall her cold white face

Her closed eyes and stiff body

As she lay there that morning

So cold ..so so cold!

She was draped in a crisp new saree

Her soft hands had stroked  my gift lovingly.

Little did I know then , she would wear it

On her final journey, looking quite the goddess ..

I kept wishing for a miracle to happen

For her to open her sparkling eyes

To smile at me and say

What took you so long ?

I waited ... for her warm and soft hands

To raise themselves in blessing,

Her beautiful feet , tired , yet

Negotiating each step with infinite grace !

Yes, she will remain  

Quite the living Goddess

Always in my thoughts

My very own ..My  Maa!!