Sunday, November 13, 2011

My India

Today is my daughter’s twenty-fourth birthday and I can’t think of anything else. I’m not a poet but I wanted to say something to her.



India

Independent and stubborn, you screamed at me coming from the womb; I gave my life for yours.
How I loved you.
Tears streaming, glasses fogged, I closed the door of your classroom.
How I loved you.
Walking on your hands, a year viewed upside down, I worked far too much.
How I loved you.
Cheering with all your heart, I shouted louder than all the moms.
How I loved you.
With a timid wave and a shaky smile you left on a plane, I turned my back and cried.
How I loved you.
Angry with me you packed your bags, I begged you to come back.
How I loved you.
Decorating your dorm you swelled with pride, I drove away in tears.
How I loved you.
Hurting inside and out you blamed me, I accepted the blame.
How I loved you.
Rocking and rolling, you searched for yourself; I watched and waited in despair.
How I loved you.
New schools, new rules, you are searching still; I wait for your return.
How I love you.


10 comments:

  1. Beautiful tribute to your daughter's 24th birthday. Happy Birthday, India!

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  2. This is a lovely poem. Happy Birthday to your daughter.

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  3. That was wonderful. Hope your daughter has a great 24th birthday.

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  4. Beautiful! Lovely and powerful, and I get a definite sense of your daughter and your relationship :)

    Happy birthday India!

    Sarah Allen
    (my creative writing blog)

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  5. Very nice, and burning in its feelings. Well done, and happy birthday to India!

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  6. Nice blog....love the cliff even though I am afraid of heights. :)

    NEW FOLLOWER

    Elizabeth

    http://silversolara.blogspot.com

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  7. I have to disagree with you I think you are a poet, such heart felt words, it was lovely to read, Happy Birthday.

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  8. Thank you guys! I've been writing like mad and just doesn't leave enough time to blog properly.

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