Monday, 22 June 2026

Couple

Several years

Ago, a couple

Lost one of

Their two sons

To an early death.


Now, they

Want him

To be reborn as

Their other son's

Son, that is, as

Their grandson.


I believe,

Despite the

Immense loss,

One should never

Pray for the

Deceased person

To be reborn.


For your pleasure

And succour,

Why bring someone

To this world of

Relentless suffering

And pain, that may

Become his bane,

Impact his brain -

Drive him insane?


© Aparna Chatterjee