Fading Memories

What is with this smile Mamma ? 

It follows me everywhere, in good times

And in pain.

During journeys and at nights I rest.

Remember how you read me my

Nursery rhymes and the alphabet Mamma ?

Remember how you waited for me

To arrive from school ? Our banters

And the laughter that followed.

Look ! My library is bigger now,

Almost as large as that of yours.

Yet, I long to hear a lullaby from you.

Sing to me Mamma ! Just like

You did ages ago.

Don’t walk away like that Mamma !

See, I am your little girl in tears.

You taught me how to fight my battles

But weren’t you my shield ?

I am you girl, grey and portly,

But I still need to hear my lullaby.