My Old Patient Poem by Aswathi Asok

Smiled at the little star and remembered,
She wished me 'good night''
Held my hands with sweet and cute smile
Looked so fresh and glad that day
Asked the reason for the pleasure
Just looked at me and told
'Sister I counted my days''
Surprised to hear from a four year old girl
Afflicted with cancer disease
Nor treatment made her better
Was waiting for her silent death
Though she know that she will die
Always made others to laugh
Became, so friendly with in a few days
Loved by everyone in the hospital
One day she led me near to the window
Looked at stars and whispered low
'One day I will be one among them, I-
Will watch you all from there
Do not forget to reply smile,
Otherwise I feel so sad''
I hugged her and told low
'Hey dear you will be safe in God hand''
But, the very next time she left us for good
Suddenly my mind back from the past
But now the little star is disappeared.
Aswathi