Her Last Words Poem by Mehta Hasmukh Amathaal

Her last words
Saturday,24th April 2021

I sank and almost
got lost in the past
the mother was laid on the floor
the loud cry was heard too far doors

She had breathed her last
I heard her fast breathing first
she wanted to say something
'Come near, she gestured with pain

be brave
and behave
nicely with others
she had feared I won't

I will
I tried to stall
the dropping tears
and slid near

look, I am leaving you behind
be always kind
to elders and youngers
without showing any anger

her words were cutting my heart
she was before my eyes and parting
I couldn't bear more pain
and remained motionless

next moment, she was gone
leaving behind beautiful earth and heaven
I was to breathe and move further
This was the time I saw her last and held a hand

Dr Hasmukh Mehta
D.Litt, Folt