Dear Mother-in-law
You certainly knew when death came near you. You spoke about the old dark woman who pulled your hand. You shooed her away with your dentures. You spoke about a country chicken gruel. Probably your husband liked that. There was also a necklace to be gifted to a granddaughter. You were carried like a baby to see the temple car festival.
When you died they made a miniature effigy of you in dharba grass. Also, a not so shapely cow with grass sticks. You were catching the tip of the cow's tail en route to heaven. I gave you your travelling expense.
There is a long line on the wall leading to a Shiva Linga with a sun and moon on either side, and a couple of stars drawn with turmeric. Butter is thrown from above the shoulders thrice.
We searched everywhere for your dentures but only found your spectacles. You were fighting for your life. Your dentures were your only weapon. It is no wonder that we could not find them. Sivakami Velliangiri
You certainly knew when death came near you. You spoke about the old dark woman who pulled your hand. You shooed her away with your dentures. You spoke about a country chicken gruel. Probably your husband liked that. There was also a necklace to be gifted to a granddaughter. You were carried like a baby to see the temple car festival.
When you died they made a miniature effigy of you in dharba grass. Also, a not so shapely cow with grass sticks. You were catching the tip of the cow's tail en route to heaven. I gave you your travelling expense.
There is a long line on the wall leading to a Shiva Linga with a sun and moon on either side, and a couple of stars drawn with turmeric. Butter is thrown from above the shoulders thrice.
We searched everywhere for your dentures but only found your spectacles. You were fighting for your life. Your dentures were your only weapon. It is no wonder that we could not find them. Sivakami Velliangiri
