The new word I learnt is aggrandise,
to make something seem large in others’ eyes.
During my annual leave and family ties,
the love I received felt warm and wise.
I like to obseve how someone keeps their home neat
Some ideas just cross my mind in repeat
Example I saw a beautiful embroidery work in a drawing room cushion
It curated many home decor ideas so I tried to sketch it for my reference and passion
Those relatives were kind to aggrandise the sketch and kept the showers of praise
I cut my hair short for a little surprise,
but elders were concerned for the length they prize
Their comments were tender, affectionate cries
were all a gentle form of aggrandise.
I brought nothing with me, yet gifts I received
love wrapped in moments wieved
I eat early, so when hunger began to rise,
I didn't wish to interrupt the conversation yet whispered to serve dinner
They burst into laughter, warm and wise,
and served me food with sparkling eyes.
I felt so shy to be the focus of attention all time
somone asked if I am satisfied with the dinner , I replied , I will only after having favourite dessert mine
When I said ' I get angry when hungry ' it wasn't in a joke style
But all were just waiting for me to speak and pull my legs all this while
It was nostalgia to recite poetry in front of all
I missed checking my phone as I was involved in learning cooking and heartily was interacting with all
As my writing style is not conventional, I somewhere knew the expectations must have been different
But still the praises I received were aggrandised that I started feeling nervous dent
My nature is such that I appreciate on face if I find something nice
But I can't take compliments aggrandise
As I am jack of all and master of none
And my moody nature makes my silent creativity fun
So at times when affection was over pouring such
I was feeling if I even deserve it considering I am hardly in touch
One perspective surely changed in me this trip folks
Few are fond of me and they love to listen to my endless talks
My parents would be happiest to know this love sea
Although I see the fondness for me but I like to maintain profile low key !!!
✍️©️ Priyanka Kamath
1 Dec 2025
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