MY MOTHER

She had innocent smile on her beautiful face

She lived her life with Grace

Born during our freedom struggle

She witnessed partition and related trouble.

Her life was tough

specially when weather was rough.

She worked day and night 

No day she got respite.

Toughest chores without machines

to  grind,cook,or wash clothes.

Knitting sweaters and stitching dresses

Washing and ironing crispy cotton uniforms.

Our home was the centre of activities

 with frequent visits by friends and relatives.

While Father was busy in court and office

She managed all the household activities

At the orchard she cooked

Sumptuous dal, curry and rice

Even in the oven she baked

cakes yummy and nice.

She made Chips,badiyan, papad and pickles 

fruit jams, jellies ,and toffees too

She had the rifle training 

and was expert in knitting and stitching.

She loved singing bhajans and songs

Reading holy scriptures and the stories.

As an eldest sibling she cared well

for her brothers and sisters.

nieces and nephews.

Jagat Mami ji as she was known

with her love and compassion

 all have grown 

You will be missed

your memories will remain

with us forever