I know
Even when I’m aged
When at a time I find it hard
To see you through a hazy vision
When my thoughts will be deranged
And my speech slurred
I would’ve lost that playful smile
Hidden in the corners of my lips
Only for you
My skin wrinkled in crores
My body sans vigor and vitality
My hair a silvery crown
A stoop adorning my back.
I know
You’d be there
Beside me,in front of me,following me
So indulgent in my matters
As always you are.
Supporting me as I climb a step or two
Making your own tea
As I would’ve forgotten to do so.
No complaints,no frustrated murmurs,
Gesturing me to the window at dusk
To watch the fireflies I love so much
Slowly softly stroking my back
And as I look up into your eyes,
You will never hesitate to bend down
Remove a strand of silver from my brow
Plant a little kiss and whisper my name.
As sleep beckons both of us
I would pray to God teary eyed
Not to prolong this life longer
But to bless us both
In a coffin together.
by Smitha Bharathan
August 5th 2015.
A most poignant and insightful work conveying great empathy .
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Thank you sir for the insightful comment.
A lovely poem Smitha ji
Thank you Sarada.
It touched my heart as I feel that way about my own husband.
I am happy that I could relate it with someone.Thank you dear friend
Born in Calicut,I now reside in the rural area of Ambalapuzha,North Kerala.Working as a higher secondary teacher,I started my career in teaching since 1993.In school I am also Programme Officer of the National Service Scheme,since last year.I am not a writer,but started writing something when I realised my soul still resides in my dear hometown.I haven’t written much.My first few poems were contributed to Rejected Stuff where I was encouraged to write more.Reena Prasad is my mentor.Happy to mention that two of my poems found space in the anthologies of Brian Wrixon’s Summer Poems and Autumn Poems respectively.Another cherished news is one of my poems appear in The Significant Anthology,published by Dr A V Koshy and Reena Prasad .