A Peace loving girl's DREAMS Vs. REALITY

My mom....?!

                                                         Anyways,my dad called me upstairs to ask me to 'harvest' our vegetable garden. And then it got  diverted to me ,because of the precious photograph.I remembered my mom suddenly.What on earth happened to her?My dad told me that she died.I didn't understand what he said,back then.I didn't even know what death meant.All I knew was that my mom had gone to sleep and she refused to wake up.That's exactly what dad told me.

                                                                    I felt a strong urge to ask my dad about mom right there.But I controlled myself.Why wouldn't she wake up?She would, If I go to wake her.But dad never agreed to take me to see her.At that time too,I never saw him shed a tear.Why?Didn't he like mom?Did he send her into sleep?My mind always buzzed with such questions.Still,I wasn't able to persuade him to talk  about her.I was too scared to do that.In fact, I am scared even now.

                                                           When I didn't move an inch from where I stood,and remained in my own world,my dad became irritated."You lazy bug!I just don't understand why you're so lazy to do your daily tasks.Should I still pester you to brush your teeth even?Huh...Now go and pluck those ripe vegetables from the garden!"Before he could continue,I ran downstairs.And stopped in front of the garden he spoke of.As for the garden,I love gazing at the tender green leaves and little buds.No ,the leaves also look red and light green,right?The cool gust of wind....wow!My mind began to drift away somewhere again.It was about my mom and me.She was chasing me a me,and I was running too,giggling.I  sat down abruptly and began to cry.It was a visualisation that revealed my longing for her love and warmth.

                                                       Nothing and no one stopped me from sobbing.I wished desperately that I would be able to see her someday.I cried for a long time, till my whole body ached.It's like that with me.Crying makes me sick.And depressed."Naomi!"I was startled and turned back only to face my dad.My heart was pounding and I hurried into the garden.But I couldn't shut off my mind from thinking so much.The thoughts about mom bothered me so much."Come to me at once,Naomi!"It was a voice softer than ever,not at all like his usual voice.I couldn't believe my ears and hesitantly went  to him.And what happened next was more unusual.My father took me into his arms and stood up holding me.His eyes were moist,and I couldn't even guess the reason.He showed me the photo and said,slowly and with a soft voice,"Your mom is alive,Naomi."I must have put on a puzzled look,because he opened his mouth to say something,but stopped.When I don't know what death means,I won't know what alive means either,right?

                                                                   I sensed Jasmine flower scent in the air.It is a special smell that I'll never forget,maybe as that kind of jasmine is rare or I associate that with mom.My gut feeling was"It's my mummy!".Then I heard the  sound of anklets jingling as she walked.And next I saw my her.There she was,looking at me as lovingly and longingly than ever.Her face gave it away.It told me that she can't wait anymore to hug me.I was stunned.I didn't know how to react.I stood where I was,like a  rooted plant.She took me into her arms and smothered me with kisses.I was overwhelmed with all that.But I loved the warmth and her presence.She pinched my cheeks and smiled.My dad had tears in his eyes.Strange!

                                                   "I'll tell you a story when you become tall enough." my dad said.What story?Hmm..That was fine,because I love listening to them."Because now If I tell you,you can't tell that story to a teddy bear as big as you!"I laughed and jumped at the thought of the big teddy."Now go and play outside with your friends!"