The Incredible Transformation

By Gayatri M P

The grandma- grandson duo were such a close knit pair,

Where the grandma was present the grandson was sure to be there!

He'd throw tantrums if she went out of his sight,

You couldn't pacify him even if you tried hard with all your might!

She'd complete the chores for the day very early,

So that she could attend to his needs properly.

To fall sick she couldn't afford,

For fear that something could happen untoward!

It was such an unconditional love,

Into the depths of which it was impossible to delve!

God had made other plans,

None had any inkling that things were gonna go out of hand!

Grandma started losing weight and appetite,

The family was worried what if they couldn't manage the grandson quite!

She lay in the room almost bed ridden,

The whole family with worry was smitten.

His mobility very much restricted,

With cerebral palsy he being afflicted.

He sat in the hall, observing everyone and everything in detail,

He'd reconciled himself to the situation as if he knew why she ailed.

A slight rustle, a feeble cry,

He'd send everyone into the room to find out why.

He spoke in monosyllables,

His shrill voice reached high decibels.

His face would be writ large with worry,

Till he saw their wrinkle free faces from the room scurry.

By himself he began to have his food,

Just like any normal child of his age should.

He no longer threw a fit to be with her,

Though her presence by his side he'd have liked to prefer.

Hospitalized for three weeks she was,

So understanding he was as if for additional burden he didn't want to be the cause!

She came home from the hospital discharged ,

In him , all noticed a deep sense of maturity emerge.

One day she left this world without telling him,

Everyone feared that his chances of surviving were sort of slim..

But he accepted her absence with so much poise,

While the others broke down , unable to bear the void....

When asked about her whereabouts,

He'd quickly point towards the sky , clearing all doubts.

His attitude created a sort of sensation

Because, all were amazed at this incredible transformation!

By Gayatri M P