Why don’t you come over sometime? .
There’s your old boombox
Gathering dust atop the TV.
We could sing along to
Kishore or Kansas,
Or to Jingle Bells, if you fancy. .
There’s a photo of us
Sitting by my bedside,
It reminds me of those merry times
When I was the center
Of your protected, charmed life. .
I’ve saved the last wine
You gifted me on Mother’s Day.
It lies unopened,
Still swathed in its shimmery gauze,
Waiting for the perfect day. .
I’ll whip up your favourite cakes,
Nevermind that I’m diabetic.
Or would you prefer pakodas or kulfi?
I know you’re health conscious now.
I swear I have a guilt-free recipe. .
The phone doesn’t ring anymore.
No, I’ve paid the bills like I should.
It’s because you just text now and then,
And all the rest are dead,
But I keep hoping, still. .
You stopped coming over on weekends,
Then on holidays too,
And now altogether.
The last time I saw your bonny face,
Was on a magazine’s cover. .
I know you’ll never come back to stay
But your room’s always been ready for you,
As if you’re only out at school.
Should you ever want to come back,
You’ll feel like you never left home. .
There are times when I wonder
If my life is unfair;
That when you needed care
I was always there.
Yet in my twilight years, there’s no one here,
My cherished nest lies bare. .
No, I’m not complaining,
I understand
you have work in the city.
I just need some reassurance,
A call, a hello, a hug, from time to time,
A reminder of my only family. .
So, won’t you please cover over sometime;
Tell me that you still care,
Or pretend to,
just for old times’ sake?
These arms, they seek
your comforting hug,
Before it is too late.
.
In memory of my grandparents, wherever they may be...
.
#poetry #grandparents #mourning #loss #poetsofinstagram #instapoetry
Really interesting interview it was
Di you are inspiration of bloggers like me
As I read there you believe in equality but not blind equality
This line ❤
Huge respect from my heart
LikeLiked by 3 people
Thanks a lot Shiva 😊 you have always been a huge support. ब्लॉगर fiends like you are the reason why I write 😊
LikeLiked by 2 people
🙏🙏🙏
It’s all about your greatness
LikeLiked by 2 people
Greatness is too big a word to be applied to me. I can only hope that one day I’ll earn that epithet for myself 😊
LikeLiked by 2 people
Actually this is not an official award
Sbki apni soch h Meri traf SE vo word Tha vo shayad mere view SE hoga 😋
LikeLiked by 1 person
It was always good to read you & your posts…so this interview I enjoyed a lot because I came to know of you a little more…
LikeLiked by 1 person
That’s very sweet Sangbad. Thank you
LikeLiked by 1 person
Not to mention…
LikeLiked by 1 person
Still, thanks again 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
😀😊😄
LikeLiked by 1 person
A lovely interview of the lawyer Pradita who loves to turn anything into fiction. It’s like you’ve opened your world to readers and love this powerful quote, ‘ I was at a point in my life when I was giving away too much of myself to others and not being able to be ‘me’.’
We live in such a sad world where women rights are not respected and trampled upon. Infanticide is another issue that plagues the world. Keep writing and believing, Pradita:)
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you so much for reading, and your kind encouragement. I only hope that my words one day may bring a change, no matter how small. Thanks again 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Let me add that I do have a Pune connection after staying there for three years plus and it’s home to me. I am weighing options of coming back, either here or Mumbai after 8 years. So let’s see how things will shape up for me.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Oh, that sounds good! I have been here for almost as long now as I had been in Delhi, and I love both cities, though I’m slightly more partial to Delhi. Ha ha. I’m sure you love the weather, the uncongested roads (mostly) and the scenery this city has to offer. And the Monsoons…. I think you should just come here, forget about Mumbai 😉
LikeLiked by 1 person
Congratulations sweets! This was honestly very well deserved by you! 😙✌
LikeLike
Congratulations, Pradita. You’ve answered the question well. Lawyer, huh? Do you argue a lot, in general? Ha Ha!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks Yuhu. Yes, I argue a lot, which is why some would say that Law suits me a s a profession, but Law isnt about that only. It’s just a different way of thinking altogether than normal people look at things. Splitting hairs at each point and rules, rules, so many rules! I don’t think I can ever do that. So I’ve given up on it, except for the odd advice on legal matters.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yes, yes. That could be difficult. Thanks for sharing your views!
LikeLiked by 1 person
You’re most welcome 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Nice interview and lovely answers Pradita
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks Daneel 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Welcome Pradita
LikeLiked by 1 person
LikeLike
Thank you Bernard 🙂 🙂
LikeLike
All the answers are well known for me. It’s a good read for those who are new to your blog 😉
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yes, I know you know me very well by now 😉
LikeLiked by 1 person
😊😊
LikeLiked by 1 person