Domestic Shades-22

The Forsaken Maids

Narsamma was my first maid!
New place new language then newly married!
Narsamma was dominant like a mother-in-law.

Atrocious Anjamma never turned in frequently
'No one opened the door' said she cleverly
The door would be wide open the next day

'Chitfund' Palani had no proper timing
With too many children mostly for herding!
How much I was patient with her stink!

Another Palani came in only to steal money.
I could only shout at husband honey!
Because I never keep wallet unsafe.

Helpless somehow I brought in an aged lady.
'Slow motion Sulochana' in comedy.
How I patronised her in sympathy!

Dare devil Avudai was horrible!
Her threat to bringin her husband, terrible
I was angry with her improper washing.

Mari, the latest, nine more were short timed.
My husband has nick-named me 'Maiden Maid'!

poem by Indira Renganathan
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