My Granny

a poem by Amudhavani G

She is fair as a Snow-white;
She cares for my appetite;
She is puny in her height,
Yet, active like a flying kite!

Her face is filled with wrinkles;
Still, in my heart, she twinkles;
When alone, she keeps on singing,
Doesn’t even hear the phone ringing.

Whenever I feel like bored,
She tells stories already told;
Even then, they are so nice,
And bring sleep to my eyes!

She loves doing household chores;
She likes to live along the shores;
She lives with me in a busy city,
Her wishes unfulfilled, what a pity!

God’s given her numerous ailments,
Her only remedy is applying ointments;
Still, she works with perspiration;
For all of us, she is the inspiration!