Ashore

by Rucha Gadgil, 2nd MPTh

A child asked his mother,

“How was I born?”

“Was I your wish or a gift from God?”

Closing her eyes, gathering him close

She smiled and said, “You are a part of my soul.”

Tears pricking her eyes, she put him to sleep

Hoping he would understand why she was taking this leap

Gathering her courage she sat at the bay

Looking at the child that in her arms lay

‘Destiny is weird’ she thought to herself

She wiped a tear that from her eyes escaped

Lights buzzing, a sea of cars swarming by

She sat with the baby as the world rushed by

Lashed of hope and burnt by faith

Heart broken, she walked to the last gate

Gazing at her prince, holding him by her bosom

Smiling at him ,memorizing  his features

She laid him down , kissed him her goodbyes

Turning around, she disappeared into the night with tears in her eyes

A part of her soul broken, left at the door

She wandered in the sea, never coming back ashore.