13th Grave Apa (Arfa)
*13th Grave* Apa (Arfa) After laying her to rest, I untied the knot of her cofen from head end. And before placing the last wooden plank to roof her cell, we pulled rest of the cloaks with koranic verses inscriptions, and I recalled laying my parents to rest before her; father in 1991 and mother in 2019. It was 11th moon of Jamadul-awal in islamic calendar on Jan 17, 2019 when mom passed on. Coincidentaly it was again 11th moon of Jamad-ul-awal this 13th Nov 2024. Until the rest of wet soil was plastered, and soil dragged to mound in grave shape, I sat beside the very first grave of my grandmother in that yard back in 1983, and now we have 13. Countless are rested in this cemetery since 1790 AD, but in this particular yard within; it was 13th grave. I was present in all the 13 burials, but today's vibes were different. It was so peaceful and soothing in the early winter cold mist of November. The wings of dragon flies hovering with her spirit glittered in flash of light.I di...