All through the day and night I found her toiling
Along with the wake-up call,
I heard her sweetly humming a song invoking God’s blessings
Then I saw her cleaning up the courtyard
Gently arranging the rooms in order
And well decorating the Altar.
Then she moved like a flying disc to the kitchen door
Opened the treasures of the kingdom one by one
Pots and pans….milk and rice….vegetables and pulses
Gas cylinder on, fridge open, taps on….
Spoons and knives in hand
Sprinkled masalas, boiled water, and cooker whistled away.
Husband and children heard the wake-up call
And sat up to sip the bed coffee
No one bothered to ask, “Darling, Ma, have you sipped a sip?”
For they knew that she is she who has ability and utility.
One by one got ready – brushing, bathing, dressing
All the items were provided in a serial order
To the Sweet Heart, Chubby cheeks, Dimple chin, and Rosy lips
And all got ready and sat up at the table for breakfast
Zoom came mother of the universe
With hot parathas, coffee and a sweet dish.
Sr. Mariella CTC
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