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Another Love

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  Early in the morning when I wake up the first sensation I feel is the warmth of her fur at my feet. Half-asleep I brush my feet against her as if it were some doormat. That wakes her up and she begins to lick my feet as if she knew I was already late for work and Mom was no longer there to wake me up. She was a pup when I brought her in on a rainy day, all drenched and whining, a small bruise on her left hind leg. I had taken pity on her thinking she would be a wonderful company for my aged mother who had to stay back all alone in our cramped apartment while I had to go to work. Soon she was cleaned and dried and fed. I can still recall how apologetic and grateful the look in her eyes was when she came to my feet and licked it. Now I sit up in bed and pat her head, the look hasn’t changed much, the twinkle is still bright.  As I hurriedly finish my daily chores and get ready for work, she comes and woofs at me. Oh! Her breakfast, I keep forgetting. How I wish Mom was around

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Twinkling eyes & curly hair Sweet smile & skin fair A daughter, I’m born Bringing joy...heaven’s boon! Father’s gentle hands yet strong hold Mother’s warm hug driving away the cold Brother’s taunts that sometimes bring tears Are all that I hold dear! Then I am a friend to one and all Sharing secrets through telephonic calls We fight, we forgive & we forget For friends are a rare kind to get! Then seasons change & spring comes Heart beats faster as love dawns Life becomes rosy from his one glance Oh! How lovely to be in love’s trance! Tears spring when the dream shatters When betrayed, love no longer matters Heart broken , soul bitterly torn I struggle bravely to move on.... Age descends & I seek wisdom A wife, a mother I become Now its my turn to love and care The old and new family I share This world is different & I new With cautious little steps I make it through Bless my family Lord I pray E