A mother, frail and weary, has been pleading with her son to take her to the nearby temple one last time before she closes her eyes forever. Cursed with forgetfulness, she struggles to recall the present, but the memories of her past remain vivid and unyielding.
This son, whom she nurtured through countless hardships, including the devastating loss of her husband, is now on the verge of abandoning her. His wife has swayed his heart, who cannot bear the old woman's presence.
The mother who stood by him through every joy and sorrow is about to be cast aside for someone who only recently entered his life. Her heart aches, yet she unknows the betrayal, as she faces the cruel reality of being forsaken by the only person she devoted her life to.
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Mother's Cradle
Short StoryA short story inspired by the poem "Ammathottil" by Rafeeq Ahammed Discover the heart-wrenching tale of a devoted mother who triumphed over countless obstacles to raise her son, only to be left alone by the very person she held dear. Inspired by the...
