An Ode To My Daughter
(NOT) JUST ANOTHER PICTURE ON THE WALL
You came into my life at a time I needed you most
I was so lonely in a strange land
I always dreamed of chasing the sunshine and butterflies
But my world was now confined into a small space of four empty walls
A little bundle of joy you were
So beautiful, so pure, so sacred
I screamed at you when you were naughty
But, you didn't even peep a word back
Just looked at me with those ruby red eyes
Saying ' Mama', 'I love you anyway'
And so the days started having so much meaning in them
Laughter and happiness was felt all around
The four empty walls were not empty anymore
There was something to come back 'home' to
I never considered it home anyway, until, you were there
You taught me love in a special way
You would not speak to me
But with the expressions in your eyes
You made me dance to your tune, ha ha
The bond between us was beyond special
Anger, love, sweetness, compassion, never hate, never
You could melt even a stone hearted man
Such was your nature and love for a human being
You never complained, but yes, you were oh so demanding
And I loved that! Because you taught me how to be responsible
I hated leaving you behind and going away
There was this empty feeling in my heart
I would wait to run back home to you and see your precious face
Hold you so close to my chest that we could hear each others hearts beating
Such was our love.
And then, one day, one fateful day
It was just like any ordinary day
But not for what was about to happen
I let you go play outside in the garden
And you came back distressed
You were in some sort of pain but your silence confused me
I took the situation for granted
And instead of rushing you for medical help
I waited till 4 PM that day
Death has no warning
And without a single sound
You passed away.
My angel darling little Pinky Rabbit
So pure, so sacred, so beautiful in that spotless white immaculate coat of fur
I know you are playing with the butterflies in paradise
You are forever etched in my heart my love
Until we meet again.
Your pictures adorn those empty walls now
This is not how an empty space should be filled
But I need your presence all around me, my love
So small you were in size, and yet such an enormous impact you had in my life
No one will ever take your place my precious
And you are not just another picture on the wall.
Sleep well my darling.
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