The Dropped

Given her up he Completely long back from heart No more of concerns 'Get out, out'he says In gruff anger as often Very rough these days She knows the reason His wrong weakness and vices And he knows she knows What then, avoids her Trying his best to divorce But she doesn't stoop She trusts her children Who have grown up with good jobs That they will guard her Wise they console her Different with coated words She knows what it means 'Oh, don't worry mom We can look after ourselves Won't bother you' 'Know the way to earn Can send you enough money You can be peaceful' For that beaten heart High time what is needful more? Justice and support Indira Renganathan