WIFE
There will be thousand imperfections in her
For you to ignore as she is likely to forget
To close the door or wash the socks in time 
And commit many more lapses all human
Her body will slowly reveal many harsh secrets
Which may be repugnant to your male eyes
You may feel a distaste growing unconsciously 
Towards her aging body
And newer lures at the threshold.
But , as you will sit down to think
Of the hurts which she has so silently
Absorbed into her sweet soul
The humiliations she has sucked into
The folds of her daily-use saree;
The turmoils of joint family life
That she has swallowed in your absence;
As you will read her fears and tears
And analyse her foibles in a cool silence
You will know how much she loves you :
As she boils herself in heat while cooking for you
Sweeps the floor after a storm to keep things clean for you
Cooks favourite dishes for you and children
You will perhaps understand her greatness
And love her sweet soul without a tinge of sadness.

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