Friday, April 29, 2022

Inheritance

 Day-29 NaPoWriMo-2022

Prompt: to write a poem in which you muse on the gifts you received at birth — whether they are actual presents, like a teddy bear, or talents – like a good singing voice – or circumstances – like a kind older brother, as well as a “curse” you’ve lived with.


                                                                       pic:sunita


Growing up under your shadow

You were her hero, the strong banyan tree.

She eagerly waited for the birthday gifts

The little fingers would hold the bounty

Smelling the woodiness with pleasure

Feeling the joy rushing in the veins

She would bury herself in 

The realms of the magical world.

Time moved on timeless horses

That little girl turned into a 

Voracious reader, her youth found

Comfort between the parchment of words.

When destiny played hide and seek,

Your gifts have been her

Constant companions 

When your absence

Eroded her soul.



Participating in : NaPoWriMo-2022




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