My Only Goddess

My Only Goddess 

Still in the art, 

her divine smile, 

brighter than the sun, 

more beautiful than the moon, 

smiles with grace, 

and awakes the heart 

full of sorrow and grief 

with an essence of love and empathy, 

with tears in eyes, 

but smile on face, 

I miss you more than anyone, 

My Mother! 

still painting your face, 

with eternal embrace-- 

and charcoals and brushes-- 

full of colors and emotions, 

still not more colorful than you! 

My mother! 

and I know, in heaven, 

no one will have a more beautiful smile than you! 

no god, no goddess 

and you will be the only one 

around my four walls 

if not with m, at least--

on my art, you will remain, 

you will still be alive 

as my only goddess! 

Author: Debadrita Sarkar

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Photo Credit: Taylor Smith on Unsplash