Grandma's journey
Grandma's last journey She lay on the bed with sheets on her to cover from cold She didn’t move or respond to all of us around I walked in to say Hello! And wish she could be like the way she was before She spoke no words when I asked how do you do? She moved her eyes to say ‘I happy to see you her today’ The silence in her voice said is all She lay there cold and old I still remember the masala shell fish she served each time we met But! this time it’s over Trying to speak with her eyes and not words What words do we say to someone you know may not be their no more What words of comfort do you give to those who are near and dear and you know they are loosing someone close I wish the old days were back Where we’d all be smiling and having a laugh I remember the smell of fish curry she made with sliced salted mangos and flaky rice to fill our plates She served with love and care but today she just lay there looking c...