Amma’s lullabies:
Surely reminiscent to-date
those devotional vibes
even today consecrate

Amma’s nurturing:
Grow beyond the parent
become wise and strong
be alive to live with aplomb

Amma’s parathas:
An unforgettable taste
reminding to chew good
not to be eaten in haste

Amma’s command:
Face the bully squarely
settle scores outside
before returning home

Amma’s family:
Love by being true to yourself
become capable to envelope
everyone in your embrace

Amma’s generosity:
Feel rich by sharing - 
Life bequeaths aplenty
to the one full of caring

Amma’s spirituality:
Love yourself immensely
forgiving upon realization
the involuntary errors

Amma’s mysticism:
Death is inevitable
sleep with gratitude
for the ultimate dawn    

Illustration by Niloufer Wadia