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Saturday, 25 October 2014

Letter To Mom This Diwali

Dear Mom, I miss you so much...what to say?
Though God has invited you to His heavenly abode,
I have your memories that dazzle everyday.
Distance may separate, but feelings won't erode...

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I miss your phone-calls and all the love & care,
Not to forget all your yummy desserts & food....
Those constant reminders of all that you shared...
My life used to be so easy, sorted & good.

I have no clue which day we are to celebrate,
You were the one who made me access such info...
When is the festival Diwali this year, the date?
News about the extended family, I don't know...

On this festival of lights, Diwali, I missed you yet again.
Without you, Diwali With Family is sad & incomplete.
As we prayed to our departed ancestors, I felt the pain.
Showing the light to the sky I hoped to you it'll greet...

We are in different worlds, apart by unfathomable miles...
The lights'll never die; to fulfill your dreams, I'll try & fly...
I miss your warm hugs, sweet words, angelic smiles,
I know you are there as my Guardian Angel in the sky...

- With love, your daughter...


Note- Diwali or Deepavali is an important festival of India. It is called the 'Festival of Lights' as homes are decorated with lamps (Deep or Diya) and lights. Fire-crackers are burst and sweets and gifts are exchanged. There are happy celebrations. We also pray to the departed family-members...

Linking my poem to:

Magpie Tales - Mother
&
WOW  - Letter to someone you miss the most this Diwali-
This post is a part of Write Over the Weekend, an initiative for Indian Bloggers by BlogAdda.

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This Post was adjudged as a WOW Post HERE.
Also linking with-
IndiSpire Edition-67- #MissMe-
What do you miss most about people who are no longer in your life?
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38 comments:

  1. Arpita Dash25 October 2014 at 19:05

    Nice post Anita.....WOW....it's true that without a single member family is incomplete and celebrating a festival that to Diwali...

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    1. Anita Sabat25 October 2014 at 23:19

      Thanks Appy.
      But, it's a sad reality... Family has to 'celebrate' though a precious member is missing...

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  2. Anjum Wasim Dar25 October 2014 at 19:22

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    1. Anjum Wasim Dar25 October 2014 at 19:24

      Dear Anita Your letter poem is a profound tribute. Mothers are the ever- lit light and love giving candles.We can never forget them.

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    2. Anita Sabat25 October 2014 at 23:21

      Welcome to my Blog, Anjum :)
      Thanks for sharing your touching words.

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  3. Anonymous25 October 2014 at 21:14

    Moms play an integral part in bringing small happiness to our lives. I am sure ur Mom is always watching you from the sky:)

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  4. Vinitha25 October 2014 at 21:39

    Touching poem, Anita!

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  5. Siddhartha Joshi25 October 2014 at 22:21

    Beautiful one Anita...Happy Diwali to you!

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    1. Anita Sabat25 October 2014 at 23:28

      Thanks Siddhartha!
      Happy Diwali to you & your family :)

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  6. Unknown26 October 2014 at 16:48

    Heart warming tribute to your mom, anita! Let her soul bless you in abundance.

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  7. Sindhu Devi K26 October 2014 at 18:09

    So sorry Anita, I can understand the pain you have... These are the sweetest lines for a mother. Yes, you are right, lights won't die. They are always there with you :)
    TC! Keep smiling :)

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    1. Anita Sabat27 October 2014 at 11:05

      Thanks Sindhu :)
      Moms are the best. Hope God doesn't take them away...
      Luckily, their lights always stay...
      Keep smiling :)

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    2. Anonymous23 November 2023 at 07:56

      Bbvb

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  8. Penelope Potty Snooper27 October 2014 at 11:32

    Yes you are right. Diwali without mom is like the day without the sun

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    1. Anita Sabat27 October 2014 at 13:12

      Thanks for stopping by.
      Sad that some people like me have to spend the rest of their lives (& many Diwalis) without their Moms...

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  9. Gitanjali Banerjee27 October 2014 at 22:45

    As always you have a beautiful way with words. Perfect dash of emotions and lots of sensibilities. Heartfelt.

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    1. Anita Sabat30 October 2014 at 16:48

      Thanks Gitanjali for your kind words. Nice to hear from you :)
      Congrats for WOW!

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  10. old monk29 October 2014 at 15:50

    Good one. Very touching.

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  11. Ankur Anand31 October 2014 at 23:11

    ah ! i missed reading you people so much ! especially sweet and lovely posts like these .. :)

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  12. Bhavikkshah1 November 2014 at 12:45

    Hello Anita Maam
    Thanks for your wishes and wish you and ur family a very Happy New Year
    Have a blessed Year Ahead
    Regards
    Bhavikk shah

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    1. Anita Sabat3 November 2014 at 18:31

      Thanks a lot, Bhavikk!
      Wish you & your family a blessed year too :)

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  13. Saru Singhal30 May 2015 at 05:20

    Hugs Anita. We miss our moms when they are not with us. A very emotional read.

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  14. Amit Agarwal30 May 2015 at 11:56

    A lump in my throat and wet eyes...

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  15. Nima Das30 May 2015 at 13:21

    Aaaaaawww so sweet. sad to hear about your loss. Memories are all we have of those we loose to time. take care. keep posting

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  16. Unknown30 May 2015 at 13:58

    Every word... A fibre of emotion... So beautiful... And touching soulsis

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  17. Ravish Mani30 May 2015 at 14:55

    I miss my mom too. May be my mom know your mom there as I know you here :)

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  18. Unknown30 May 2015 at 23:55

    It's painful to read this. I cannot even imagine the pain which is expressed here. And the love which is evident from these stanzas is the most beautiful form of itself, the love that exist between a mother and a daughter. I loved your creation.

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  19. Maniparna31 May 2015 at 03:58

    Touching one, Anita. But, beautifully penned...

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  20. Angel31 May 2015 at 11:51

    Nice one.. Do read my post also..

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  21. Alok singhal31 May 2015 at 19:51

    Remembering our loved ones is the best we can do during Festivities. I am sure somewhere up above they are watching us over.
    One of the best poems i have read related to Mothers.

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  22. Arti1 June 2015 at 09:09

    This warmed my heart and moistened my eyes, every memory is a treasure to be cherished... forever.

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  23. D.Nambiar5 June 2015 at 00:18

    So poignant. So beautiful, Anita. :)

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  24. Indrani9 June 2015 at 08:57

    A touching post.
    Hope all is well at your end.

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  25. Vijay Kumar24 October 2022 at 17:41

    Its my first Diwali without my mum and your beautiful poem, made cry, I miss her so much...thank you for this poem

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Your words mean a lot to me.