Question

Why does the poet smile in the poem my mother at sixty six?

Answer 1

Answer:

In the poem, 'My Mother at Sixty Six' the poet, Kamala Das smiled to hide her anxiety and fear of the unknown. She smiled again and again because she wanted to hide her emotions. It was a forced smile and not a natural one. She tried to bid a cheerful farewell to her mother before boarding the flight.

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation: the poet was in reality very sad. but she did not wany to show he fears to her moyher so she was smiling. her smile was just a facade.she had fear of losing her mother soon.