ON THE DEATH OF MY MOTHER
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She was a shield against the Divine Chastisement,
When my sinful life invoked the Almighty's wrath;
Her prayers for Mercy always placated His
Fury,
Under her feet I used to see the glimpse of Paradise .
She was an oasis in this stormy desert of life,
When the blasts of winds left me bewildered;
Her face always gave me the hope and zest of life,
Under her guidance I found the meaning of 'love'.
Alas! She left me alone in this forlorn world ,
In the dawn of Friday , April , 24 this year;
Reciting the eternal words,with her finger raised,
She returned from this transit to her Guardian Lord.
But the day brought for me the most lethal blow,
With none to protect , now I am fearful of my sins;
My childhood has been snatched in a ruthless way,
As I will never hear the sweet words 'my dear son'.
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Dr. Mustafa Kamal Sherwani,LL.D.
Lucknow , U.P. India