lunch, packed with
your dabba
you knew i was lying before i did.
"i'm not hungry" — you, giving me the last roti.
you packed extra for my friends. every single day.
your "theek hai" has 47 meanings. i know 12.
and a lifetime of you carrying me.
urgent from the kitchen
we need to talk.
three whistles. dal is done. now listen.
3 whistles = dal ready
lunch, packed with
you knew i was lying before i did.
"i'm not hungry" — you, giving me the last roti.
you packed extra for my friends. every single day.
your "theek hai" has 47 meanings. i know 12.
and a lifetime of you carrying me.
exhibit A
accuracy 100%. since the day i was born.
"i've eaten, maa."
it was 4 chips and a coffee.
"5 minutes, almost home."
still in bed. she knew.
"i'll sleep early today."
online at 3am. she saw.
"i'm fine."
she made my favourite anyway.
the truth, for once
thank you, maa
for everything. even the chappal.
— your favourite child (obviously)
rub the plate with your finger