Swing

Making Memories, Gallery Oldham

Swing

my grandfather: four wives

it was OK in those days, in our past it was allowed

he was head of the town.

Kids, we all had favourite grandmas

I’d sleep in

grandmother’s bed.

Grew up, didn't have to work hard

got married, had to leave India

but she passed away before I left.

She had a wooden swing with mirrors

- lovely work -

I had it painted, sentimental.

Three people can sit on it

hooks so you can hang it down.

On the floor we've got it

and cushions.

When I sit there

I remember: my grandma, my favourite.

Here I thought everything would be

electronic and

and my swing would swing automatic

electric wind!

But when I arrived –

a two-up-two-down with nothing.

Krishna
Indian Association, Oldham

10 Oct 2013


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