Question

Why was the author pained to see her mother?

Answer 1

which lesson's author?

Answer 2

Answer:

The author was pained to see her mother because the fear of losing her since the childhood was constant. This time, the poet could see the pale face of her mother and the death was imminent. This pain of separation from her mother aggravate the ache of the author.

She was not able to utter a single word and just watched her mother puckered face for the last time.