ode to my uncle who died two weeks back of cancer

Relentless attempts to

Beat the crab

Comes to a standstill.

you beat him up

with everything that

you can lay hands on,

He disappears into

The sand, nowhere to be seen .

You heave a sigh

Of relief and satisfaction

At last thedemon

Is put to rest .

You smile stretch your limbs

And start breathing fresh air

from the sea with closed eyes,

Relish the sound of lashing waves,

A tingling on your toe

makes you open your eyes

Only to see the demon crab

Dancing on your toes,

Grinning wide

dancing with glee,

"I cant be beaten up

Till you close your eyes for ever"

He seems to say.