Old age home...!

Clock ticked 10.

He passed an ordering look..

The old lady lifted the bag.

Hefty of clothes of memories,

Packed of books of lullabies.

She was deserted..

With no ray of hope left in her!!

She stepped down..

The heavy heart was still beating!

 

***

The luxury car entered the premises.

She could see many faces,

weeping within..

They welcomed her with empathy,

One more member to the family!

***

He counted the currency!

Lakhs and some!

She sighed, the price for the trade!!

***

He signed the papers, and for one last time,

Turned towards her to waive goodbye!

Her wrinkled arms held his!

***

He felt the same warmth he had,

Everytime when she caressed him,

Everytime when she cuddled him,

Everytime when she nestled him!

***

He took off his hands from hers.

Walked down the steps,

 

With a thud in his heart!!