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.
Glint 2020 