Ask me what’s the weight I carry-
It’s the half ton school bag underneath I lie bury.
The endless syllabus and inhuman finish line,
Sky high expectations and I think “parents” -are they mine?
Ask me what’s the weight I carry-
Colleges, Admissions, Ragging and oh yes, Puberty !
Should I just freak out this life or take it seriously?
I’m Torn, I’m confused, and they say “think judiciously”!
Ask me what’s the weight I carry-
Degrees, certificates, security, future worry,
Cold hands, trembling knees, shivering voice,
Trust, faith, promise, integrity, or just being nice?
Ask me what’s the weight I carry-
New family, new expectations, all I did was marry!
Hurricane emotions, Debris of dreams, yet smiling & bonding life.
Yes I was a Bride but now, I am a Wife.
Ask me what’s the weight I carry-
The seed of future grows in me and I’m weary,
My weight on my feet and tied onto my waist,
I shall be a mother for life and now I can’t wait!
Ask me what’s the weight I carry-
Life, kids, job, family, I gave it all and now I’m dreary.
My little one said “Life is this, Life is that, what do You understand?”
I nurtured him in my arms; I look so small now and taller does he stand!
Ask me what’s the weight I carry-
Wrinkles, sleepless nights, doctor visits, I worry.
I’m Retired , wondering into space I lay,
I’m getting ready, my grandchildren are on their way.
I carried weight on my shoulders and walked a mile,
The line on my forehead seldom got affected by my smile,
Straining longing eyes, dragging heavy feet, I shouldn’t be late,
In my heart too I carried an unknown weight.
Holding her tiny finger in mine, I’m overjoyed!
To whom the weight had belonged, now I realized.
I think its long due that I stop, connect and engulf,
To a person I have lost touch with – Myself!