# A Lingering Fragrance... Poem by Mamta Agarwal

# A Lingering Fragrance...

Rating: 2.8


Tiny little hands clasped my eyes
And a soft voice chirped guess who am I,
Who are you, sound familiar, let me see…
I won’t tell, how could you have forgotten me

I know she enjoys these games we play.
Oh dear, you have to give me a hint today.
She was happy and was trying hard not to laugh
And I went along pretending to be a little daft…

Soon the mystery resolved and she was on my lap
My daughter looking amused tried to take a snap.
Come on Anika, say cheese and give a nice smile,
Like a pro she posed, acting coy with those big eyes.

What took you so long my little angel?
Its school, ballet and homework she prattled…
Now I have vacation, so can I stay here?
I have packed and come, you know I care.

I want to paint and hear all the bed time tales,
Yes dear, on hearing she ran like a gale.
Mom, you were not so liberal with us
Said my daughter, how come you make no fuss,

When she spoils your fine linen with her paints.
There is a difference, now I am a grandparent…
She comes with fragrance of spring flowers,
After she is gone I wistfully smile for hours…

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Catrina Heart 02 February 2009

a poetic narration written so detailed and beautiful.........i wonder how Anika looks like? Pretty angel of your life that gives smile to your heart and fragrance of spring flowers....nice work...10/10

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Florence P. Wordsmith 09 February 2009

Great imagery that is strong, yet subtle. Keep on writing!

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Kesav Easwaran 09 February 2009

a good poem that spreads between the lines the fragrance of love affection and the greatness of maternity...10

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Sandra Fowler 05 February 2009

You are making memories with your little grandaughter that will never leave the landscapes of your mind. Thank you for sharing some of those precious moments with your readers. Love, SandraX

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Lynda Robson 04 February 2009

What a wonderful poem Mamta, Grandchildren bring us joy and we are more lenient with them because we don't have so much responsibility, I love the last two lines of this piece, well penned, 10 Lynda xx

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Raj Nandy 03 February 2009

I was missing these lovely and touching Anika poems; that's why I had enquired about her the other day. Thanks for sharing.10! - Raj Nandy

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