A mother unknown
She’s a whisper in the wind
I hesitate to ask
Maybe it’s her
Are you my mum?
No I’m theirs
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Where is mine?
Is she in that photo?
She’s in another country
Now the photo is gone
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Why isn’t she here?
Like everyone else’s?
We journey through India
I wonder what she’s like
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We’re greeted with tears
And long embraces
I’m led to a curtain
Behind which she stands
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Do you speak English?
No. You just did
A few words in Panjabi
I’m happy with that
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My cousin asks to play
We pass a man pointing
That’s the girl
Whose mum passed away
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I can’t take that truth
At the tender age of five
I’ll stick with the pretence
Keep his words to myself
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They’re trapped inside me
Seasoned with questions
But as time passes
So do those closest to her
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I am her legacy
My daughter is mine
Through this tie
We’re forever intertwined
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P. K. Gani
I'm an avid reader exploring fragments of my imagination and revisiting moments in writing. I hope others enjoy what I piece together.
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Ahhhhh, Very emotional and Beautiful crafted poem!
This is a very emotional, finely crafted poem!
I must say this is a beautiful piece!!! I'm glad that I come across this. Congratulations and sending love! ❤❤
Very beautiful. Congratulations
Woooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooow, so good
This tugged at my heartstrings. So poignant. Sending you lots of love and hugs ❤️