Mum

I understand everyone shares a different story,

I can feel the pain one suffers,

Life can be easier if one neglects worries.

But my mind revolves around memories and I make my life tougher.

Each time I see a kid with its mother,

My heart whispers a question to me,

'Did your mum ever look after you like this?'

I become speechless and say 'I don't remember'

You are so far away,

How you are - I have no clue,

I wish you were with me,

What was my fault for which I lost you?

Oh! Mum, I feel forlorn,

Come and console me,

I weep like a child,

Come and heal me.

My life is incomplete without your presence,

I have no hope that I may be with you.

I smile but I cry tears in your absence,

Your love and concern in my life remains due.