Several years have withered away
Yet, I recall that fateful day
When I wept, like never before
‘Cause mother, you were no more
your loss forced me a burden to bear
Of immense pain and deep despair
And for this I knew not, whom to blame
So I blamed god, with regret and shame
One night I dreamt, of your smiling face
As you said to me, you're in a better place
From where you have watched over us, long
Throughout, your faith in us, has grown strong
Thence I ceased my future to dread,
The tiresome ordeal, that lay ahead
For mother, you gave me the will to survive
Eternal hope, which keeps me alive
-Kartik Shastry
