Parcel from home(C)

“You have a great day”
My most cheerful voice
And only a big smile
But I wanted to hug her tight
For she got me my
Parcel from home.

“Guess what happened”
Gleeful outburst of excitement
Usual “Hi there” forgotten
Babbled incomprehensibly
Sharing the joy of my
Parcel from home.

“Look at my home and garden”
Little matter, she does not care
Last weeks tiff hanging heavy
Miraculously cleared away
Some broom in my
Parcel from home.

“The fire alarm rang here”
Toast burnt to cinder
Cooking incident, he disapproves
But smiles nevertheless
Spread magic from my
Parcel from home.

“I love you so much Maa”
Never mind it is night there
The wild cherry thrives- news
Rameshji’s “theek hai” missive
Honey’s paw prints in my
Parcel from home.

Dappled sunshine on my back
Their voices echo in my ears
Fresh cooked food, honey suckle
Wind whistling through the pines
All securely contained in my
Parcel from home.


“What a lovely afternoon”
Jaunty step, strangers stop me
Smile back, and wave
Warmth, gladness, light
Loving affection spill out from my
Parcel from home.