checked all nook and corner
tried to locate the leaking spot
not traceable however
House flooded with water,
in absence of house owner
for her, d' only likely option,
to save d' articles lying on floor
to deal with any eventuality
comes cycling from a village,
not too far from the city
A saree clad simple lady,
upright posture, unfussy nature
favored one for few families,
a habile household worker
Rolled d’ saree round her waist,
promptly picked up items from floor
must not dampen, get damaged
precious objects, vital papers
Work over, a great sigh of relief,
things were lifted, on to the bed
opened d’ door, evacuated water,
owner on leave, to be contacted
tried to locate d' leaking point
water trickling in gentle pace,
from the upper floor pipe inlet
Flood in 1st floor, too amazing,
but she was on a rescue mode
to seal d' leakage with old cloth,
rushed to d’ spot in the top floor
had a funny kind of interaction
only ferry of feelings, no dialects
in vibes and mime like actions
Presses d’ doorbell, she gets in,
on window frame, a key bunch left
access to number of houses,
to finish d’ work in their absence
wallet,
papers taken out of pockets
before rhythmic hit on bath floor,
soaked in several buckets
spreads them on the rack to dry,
cooks for me, cleans d’ kitchen
no comments on taste of food
it’s not decent to hurt a woman
plans it out, cycling on the way
which house first, how to finish,
how early she can run away
Wishes to bunk, makes a plea,
her daughter calls to inform
vices disliked but her honesty,
grants her that much freedom
Plays the role as per her logic,
I can’t think of a replacement
no wait for tips, no soft picking,
finishes work, departs in silence
A simple soul, with lucid act,
toils hard with her better self
no servant but a helping hand,
my most favoured domestic help
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