April 2022

How do you honor this Devi?

She bailed you out each time you were short on rent.
Busy or not, she showed up smiling at every event.
You always felt she was happier than you on your special days.
Holding you while scolding you in her own unforgettable ways.

She mastered all situations with such poise and grace.
Never once she let you see a grimace on her face.
Her kitchen could give any restaurant a run for their money.
Unfailing home remedies, whether a wound or a nose that was runny.

She fell for you before she even became a mother.
Her affection can never be compared with another.
She has loved you at least nine months longer.
It is her strength, not yours, that makes you stronger.

How do you honor this Devi?

She left her home to marry you before you became this big shot at work.
She lets it go and forgives you, when you undoubtedly, act like a jerk.
She works as hard, if not more, but seldom complains.
It is as if infinite energy flows through those veins.

Long day at work, yet she doesn’t shy away from dreary chores.
Errands, cooking, cleaning, laundry—kids, hers and yours.
She supports you through your childish whims and daily struggles.
You ought to be aware of all the roles she effortlessly juggles.

She makes you laugh so hard that no eyes are left dry.
And it’s her shoulder you need as a pillow, if you ever want to cry.
It’s because of her efforts your relationship today seems tighter.
It’s her light, not yours, that makes your life brighter.