THE VACUUM

It is a nice house
Soundly built and well spruced up
It belonged to a nice man
Soundly built and well spruced up

It is a strong tree
With generous shade and fruit for all
It was planted by a strong man
With generous heart and love for all

It is a loving dog
A worthy companion for lonely walks
It was cared for by a loving man
A worthy companion for stressful times

It is a winding road
At times sloped, at times steep
It was traversed by a brave man
With firm tread - in rain and in heat

Whatever I see on this moment here
Glows warmly - basking in his love and care
His charm was infectious -a fragrant smell
We drank on it but didn't inherit that spell

Why, oh why- he lies so serene and cold
Who was ever so lively, warm and bold
Even asleep on his bed of ice
He is more alive than you and I.

~Jayanti Sinha~

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