Mom...Read Soul

She was in the sunshine
She was in the rain
She was in the rainbow bright
The cloud I cud hide behind!!

She was in the patter of raindrops
In the puddles of water
In the paper boats that braved the rain
The umbrella that veiled my timid frame !

She was firm as a snoozer
In the emptiness of my cup
In the vapours of the steaming coffee
That usually kept me up!

She was on every frillof my dress
On every strand of my crowning tress
In the clip that clutched my hair
In the neck piece that caressed my neck!

She was in the light of the bulb
In the breezing of the fan
In the blaring music of my stereo
Sharing as much as she can!

She was a detective
And a friendly spy
A watchdog you can say
No eyes would ever dare to lie!

She was in the clatter of plates and spoon
In the chatter morning and noon
In the meals I enjoyed
In the meals I loathed
In the binge I loved and swooned !

She was in the awaiting doorbell
In the door that let me in
The pillow that she was
The cosy comforter that I lived in!

She was in that crooked smile
In that silly stupid grin
In the peals of unbridled laughter
In that surfacing crown
In that lonesome tear
In all those mindless mischief
My head held no fear!

She was always in my thoughts
A part of my fanciful dreams
I breathed life into her
As she often told me!

She seemed to be just everywhere
She was my mom...... my soul to be!!💖💕

         --- NIDHI BANSAL