An orphan death

When one died as very old,
Sons and daughters get relieved,
Their children gather for chit chats
And their kids for a play together>
The sisters and brother, if alive,
Are invalid somewhere, to attend.
A festival like funeral, it will turn.
03.10.2004

poem by Rm. Shanmugam Chettiar
Submitted by Poetry Lover
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