25 August 2018 12:00 am
One year ago on this day, you left us forever
Leaving a void never to be filled
You were unique, in so many ways
Hard to describe, and at times to understand
Born to a family of prestige from down South
You led a happy life till the age of six
When your mother passed away all of a sudden
Your life changed completely
Home schooled from then on you missed all the fun
But you grew up, to be a beautiful maiden
Attracting the attention of a handsome young man
You entered wedlock and raised ten kids
Supporting Thaththa in all his endeavors
You stood by him to guide him along
Being versatile in all aspects of life
Your common sense proved always right
With courage and determination you mothered us ten
Sometimes strict at times not
Secure future for us all
Was, foremost in all your deeds
With all that done you turned your attention
To the love of your life, to care for him till he passed away.
Looking back, what strikes me most is the dedication to us
An example you set, in no uncertain terms
May you attain the supreme bliss of Nirvana dearest Amma.
-Mano