To My Uncle
Dedicated to my dear uncle who passed away recently
Grief permeates throughout the place
and enters into the veins of my hand
as I take out my pen and sit
to ink my mournful thoughts into words
in dedication to you, dear beloved uncle.
The benevolent smile on your face
every time you greeted us to your home,
the kindness you showered upon us, and
the generosity with which you treated us
whenever we visited you at our native place
I could never ever forget.
Sweet fragrances from the blossoms of memories
of such endearing moments you gifted us
still linger in my heart.
To think that you are no longer among us
takes my mind for a moment
to the dark seas of bereavement.
Yet, I know, I have to accept the reality,
for, life can be of unforeseen happenings.
Tonight, when I would look up at the sky
and see the several millions of stars
am sure to notice one particular star
that would shine as bright as your smile.
Copyright © Anitha Jayasankar | Year Posted 2024
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