Rabindranath Tagore's I Cannot Remember My Mother is a tender poem about memory, loss and the lasting bond between a mother and her child. The speaker cannot form a clear picture of his mother, yet her presence returns through a familiar tune, the fragrance of shiuli flowers and the still blue sky. This complete Class 9 guide provides the poem's summary, stanza-wise explanation, word meanings, themes, poetic devices and solved textbook questions.
