Nepali Mother, Tonight, I Light A Candle For You

Nepali Mother, Tonight, I Light A Candle For You
by Kamala Sarup
Tonight, I light a candle for you
To warm up your reminiscence
Hair, eyes, smile, shape
Soul, mind, heart, character.
I see you between the shadows
Not that distant
Sometimes confused, sometimes determined,
Always mine.
The night has fallen like a black sheet
Leaving me blind, covered, and alone.
For you, tonight I light up […]