Amma

I was ill.
But she had sleepless nights.
I was hungry.
She shared her food.
I was unhappy.
Her lap comforted me.
I was happy.
She was elated more than I was.
If I won,
she patted.
If I lost,
she patted.
If I was wrong,
she reprimanded.
If I was right,
she would smile.
If my feelings were torn,
she mended them.
If my hopes were soaring high,
she would bring them down.

Life.
She has given me "life:-"la vie"
Can I ever payback?
Definitely No.




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