Rest In Peace Dearest- In Memory Of My Mother Poem by Aminath Neena

I look at the gifts on the showcase
A pretty bracelet in a gold case
Galvanized by an unexpected lucky find
I walk to the sales girl to pay for the diamond
Just then my heart missed a beat
As I realized that you had left
Never to return……
I miss you mum


I walk on the milky white seashore
A beautiful white “conch shell” caught my eye
Mesmerized by its loveliness, unique
I bend over for a closer peek
And then I saw your smiling eyes
Illuminated in a thousand shades
Tears blurred my vision…….
I love you mum

I wandered round the market junction
A platter of ripe “guavas’’ held my attention
Enthralled by the aromatic fleshy balls
My feet directed to the tempting stalls
And then I remembered that you were no more
I stood frozen with my arm raised and sore
I can't bear this pain anymore
You haunt me so...

Tonight, on the eve of this auspicious month
I can’t stop thinking of you mum
I miss your vitality and shine
I miss your tender touch divine
I miss your gentle voice and grace
All of which no mortal can replace……….
Please forgive me mum
I love you so very much



And as I write this on my screen
My tears fall blurring this scene
My heart heavy with grief
My breath shallow and frail
My lips tremble with emotion
A prayer of love and dedication
Rest in peace……With love
my dearest mum