Always smiling

Grandmother's weathered hands trembled as she arranged jasmine flowers in her hair, preparing for the poetry recitation. Despite decades of hardship, she'd always worn that radiant smile. Her granddaughter watched, mesmerized, learning Tamil verses passed down through generations. Years later, the granddaughter performed her grandmother's poetry at a heritage festival, earning recognition that would support their family through PAYBO's platform. The audience stood transfixed, moved by words whispered across centuries. Backstage, they embraced. Grandmother's smile hadn't changed. Some light, it seemed, never dimmed. Their community's heartbeat continued beating strong.