MAA
Your physical remains lie on a pyre
and ceremonious oil and flowers are scattered
on the wrapped, small, frail figure that served inspiration
to this inquisitive heart. I remember your stories
of Moongazers, Dutchmen, Bacchu and the Estate
where you were acquainted with hard work.
Small in stature yet large in perspicacity
I grieve with others now you are home,
suffering ended,
fiery consummation beginning.
It reaches and blazes you to ashes,
but sparks remembrance not forgetfulness
of heatedly calm words of wisdom.
Within small minutes you return
“ashes to ashes and dust to dust”
and while not present
Yet, I saw.
By Samuel Singh
August, 2004
Dedicated to my grandmother Itwaria Brijlall
(1st April 1917 - 12 July, 2004)
who recently
Sunday, January 9, 2011
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