An evocative poem by Sarala that celebrates the innocence of a girl-child within an old woman, in Different Truths.
Behind her silvery threads Creaking bones Wrinkled face Lifeless eyes Still, there is an innocent Child Wanting to fly kites Cutting her friend's kite And holding her tight Saying sorry, I will buy you more! Her bare hands Still, she wants to wear Glass bangles colourful And silver anklets Making sounds When she walks But she is denied Of all her pleasures As she is old n no money to spare! My heart says Go and satisfy her wishes As she is still young at heart Why deprive her of These small pleasures Let her live happily The balance of her life And enjoy her precious Old age! I go and dress her up With pretty attire and Take her for a walk Holding her hands Just to see her smile once more! We both look at the Moving clouds Sitting in a meadow near Enjoying popcorns I felt happy I made her smile Once more!
Picture design Anumita Roy
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Sarala Balachandran was working with an import-export organisation in the administrative department for 38 years. She retired eleven years back. Married, with two sons aged 43 and 36, she took interest in writing recently. She writes free verses.
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Excellent Write Mam.I wish to satisfy her wishes…Amazing.