Question

why did the poet smile when she said goodbye to her mother?​

Answer 1

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She was suffering from aches of old age. The poet kept smiling and said, 'See you soon Amma'. The poet could do or say nothing much but smiled at her mother because her mind was filled with thoughts and fear that she might not be able to see her mother alive the next time she visits the city.

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Answer 2

Answer:

She was suffering from aches of old age. The poet kept smiling and said, 'See you soon Amma'. The poet could do or say nothing much but smiled at her mother because her mind was filled with thoughts and fear that she might not be able to see her mother alive the next time she visits the city.

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