Ludo


 

In childhood, I would tug at Mum and say,
“Let’s play!” 
Sometimes she could,
Other times, life got in the way.

I would search the house,
A small hand reaching for her time-
But she had three others to care for,
While I only had one: Her,

Now, in adulthood, time has reshuffled.
Mum texts me,
“Mind playing Ludo with me online?”

We’re all so far now-
My siblings, scattered.
She has only me.
And I…
I am the same little girl,
Singular.
Still waiting for her-

But this time,
I am the one occupied with “other stuff.”

And our game of Ludo,
Our time together-
Is never quite done!
But, the void.....
It's never filled up!


©® Farheen Bhuiyan Nancy

Time Frame: 3.55 pm, MIST, Mirpur Cantonment. 

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