Question

why does kamla das smile in tha poem ?
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Answer 1

Answer:

After looking at her mother, Kamala Das looks at the 'merry children spilling out of their homes' as they are symbolic of energy, vigour and liveliness, which is in sharp contrast to her old and pale mother. ... The poet smiled and smiled in an effort to reassure herself that she will be able to meet her mother again.

Answer 2

Explanation:

After looking at her mother, Kamala Das looks at the 'merry children spilling out of their homes' as they are symbolic of energy, vigour and liveliness, which is in sharp contrast to her old and pale mother. ... The poet smiled and smiled in an effort to reassure herself that she will be able to meet her mother again.