I heard you my child

21 April 2015

I heard you my child!

Gave her all the pleasures

That I can hardly dream

Gave her all the passions

To chase as she endeared

Equally had fights hard and strong

Same time had hugs and kisses too

Yet, she was not happy

End of the day, she cried for peace

She said that I am not expected

On how I would be each passing day

My work stress and social obligations

Made me reflect the way I was at home

She hated that, the baggage I carry home

She screamed that I destroyed

Destroyed her happiness and peace

I brought her books and clothes

But she yelled that I don’t let her read

I don’t let her wear what she wants

She is tired in life I want her to live

I was shocked.  I wanted her peace

I wanted to give her the very best

Her dreams slowly became mine

I never knew that she thought otherwise

Is this is regular parent child conflict

So called Generation gap or skirmish

Tears rolled and heart went heavy

Hearing her scream that she is not happy

I just felt one thing inside me- Broken!

Honestly, this time, I heard you!

I will refrain from using words that hurt

And things that show that I dominate

I will let you live your destiny

All its happy things and sad moments

To let you learn to make life beautiful

I always felt it’s my duty to protect you

Shield you from the world’s nasty things

But you felt that I am keeping you in cage

I gave you the freedom to do what you want

And you thought that I hardly do for you care

I slogged for our family, deep and hard

But you thought that I am burdened with sacrifice

Where is the question of this detriment?

When I was enjoying doing things for you

Where did I lose you in the process of life?

Trying to give you what all you want

Today, you hate me like no other

And it shatters me to the core within

I only tell you again, Yes, I heard you!

May be its time for letting you fly on your own

And keeping me from you far away!