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The Touch Returns

THE TOUCH RETURNS

The leaves of the old calendar fly
Taking the days and months away
As I pass in my pace the time-posts by
Pegged at points of my unmarked birthday.

My mother celebrated that special day
Feeding the family and friends sweets
She always made in her chosen way
Till now I haven’t forgotten the treats.

All these stopped almost in an instant
After she had died a long time ago
In cycles my birthdays came and went
Nobody remembered or cared to know.

A time came when I also forgot
The day when a year piled on my age
So I was surprised when I once got
From an unnamed sender a package.

Somebody had gifted me a wrist watch
An unsigned note read ‘Happy Birthday To You’
I couldn’t guess who it was loving me so much
Such an angelic heart still existed I never knew.

My gratitude I couldn’t convey
Into a drop of tear I saw my joy turn
A silent ‘thank you’ I could only say
For in the gift I felt mother’s touch return.

April 5, 2018.

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Artsieladie Sharon Donnelly

Date: 6/6/2018 9:48:00 PM

Life has a way of getting us all caught up in it and distracted, sometimes even to the point we become disconnected from our roots, from one or more who played a key role in forging who we are presently. I think the last stanza captures the essence of the blessing. Your Mother is gone from you in the physical sense but her presence is still alive in your heart. Lovely lines, Subimal. Congrats on your win. All the best to you. :) ~ Artsie

Subimal Sinha-Roy
Date: 6/7/2018 1:33:00 AM

Thank you so much, Artsie for your visit. Yes some memories never die, some touches never disappear.

Eve Roper

Date: 5/8/2018 11:23:00 AM

What a lovely sentiment, but sad that birthdays cease after she passed.. Birthdays, to me are very important and also all written on a calendar to make sure no one is forgotten. So I feel like your mother if I pass all will be forgotten.. Subimal, congratulations on your win! Hugs

Subimal Sinha-Roy
Date: 5/15/2018 12:58:00 AM

Thank you, Eve. Nothing is permanent.. fact of real life.

Line Gauthier

Date: 5/7/2018 8:33:00 PM

Very sweet, Subimal. congrats on your well deserved win.

Subimal Sinha-Roy
Date: 5/8/2018 1:24:00 AM

Thank you,Line.

Susan Gentry

Date: 5/7/2018 6:25:00 PM

This is so special, brought tears. Congratulations on your win! Beautifully written and heartfelt. Touched my heart. I'm assuming this is true. I miss my mom, especially on birthday.

Subimal Sinha-Roy
Date: 5/8/2018 1:22:00 AM

Thank you, Susan.