Anisha Dutta Poet Free verse

My Grandma Deemma

MY GRANDMA DEEMMA

    My Grandma, whom I called Deemma
    bathed me in showers of limitless love and blessings.
    Those feelings I am still carrying in my life.
     Deemma! An ideal hostess not to even guess,
    most competent in domestic chores and household management    
  Grandpa! An unsuccessful lawyer with irregular income low and slow.
  Deemma met up his inefficiency, never blaming rather running  ideal family.

   Off and on, in vacations, I had spent days with her.
   She narrated her life-long struggle and concluded‘While raising up kids, 
    whole day’s ceaseless work made me frantically fatigued. 
   At late night I had to seek for a small space to throw myself in bed.
   Yet, as I took glance on sleeping faces of my kids, 
    I realized, I as the happiest woman in the world.’

     She had only primary education permissible for women in those days.
   But her craze reached her daughters and son to succeed as toppers                                                                                                                               

  She was my idol holding extraordinary skill in sewing, knitting, embroidering.
   All the dresses of her grand kids were stitched by her.
   Lots of charming dolls excelling in handicrafts were gifted to me.  
   Once she voiced to me ‘You call me Deemma, a typical address to old lady.
   Dear my child, I am aged, but mind is still young not coping up with body.’
  
   Now being a Grandma I had to sense the same ruthless truth.
    She had bestowed me compassion and care in opulence.
   I got no scope to repay but only to offer my gratitude as tribute in silence.
   Trying to honor with my tribute roaming through reminiscence.                       
                                      
  03/08/ 19
                  Fifth Place
  'What's In A Name' Contest by Kim Rodrigues.

  'YOUR CHOICE TRIBUTE VERSE' Contest by Brian Strand

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Darlene De Beaulieu March 31, 2019 at 11:07 AM Hello anisha Dutta, a beautiful poem about your grandmother. I enjoyed this poem. Have a nice day my friend. Anisha Dutta March 31, 2019 at 1:10 PM Thanks n Blessing

Mystic Rose Rose March 19, 2019 at 6:49 AM congrats Anita lovely poetry Anisha Dutta March 19, 2019 at 7:17 AM Thanks Pixie. Best Wishes

Kim Rodrigues March 18, 2019 at 6:18 PM Deema, this is a beautiful tribute to your grandmother. You express how she was a success in family management (says a lot) and I love the skill she showed and the handmade dresses. Congrats on your win in my contest! Anisha Dutta March 19, 2019 at 7:25 AM Thanks Kim for your appreciation to consider n your contest Love

Constance La France March 9, 2019 at 10:08 AM Anisha , what a beautiful tribute to your grandma, your words are very touching. I wrote about my grandma too, her name was Helena~ Anisha Dutta March 9, 2019 at 10:24 AM Thanks Dear Heart. Love.

Joseph May March 8, 2019 at 11:38 AM A heartfelt write and a great tribute to your Grandmother..Well written Anisha.. Anisha Dutta March 9, 2019 at 10:24 AM Thanks Joseph. Best Wishes.