A Daughter's Wounded Wings | Shalini Punjabi

Born with a silver spoon

She grew up listening to the stories of the moon

To which she swooned! swooned! and swooned!

Her constant companions were Barbies and Bears

Toys that were to her most dear

When taken away she would be in tears

Life was full of vibrant hues

Surroundings always kept her enthused

Sorrows she had never met

Hence there was nothing to fret

Her wishes were fulfilled in no time

For her parents more than anything, she was prime

Privileges she had abound

A small screech would throng people around

Endless demands and tantrums many more

Abundant care and supplies galore

By parents who made her life special

Her bonding with them she always treasured

But they became memories soon

She felt with them had gone the boon

She saw the evils of the world hand in glove

She had everything but love

She knew life had betrayed

But despite the wrath of nature, she never swayed

Today she has no grievances, no grumblings

She knows she would not gain from rumblings

She knows to listen to those murkier murmurings

One ought to have a heart, gracious and humbling