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Becoming a Parent

Devanshu Verma
2019 - 23, CSE

Saw her face, as lumpy and red as a tomato,

Unwinking eyes, a nose of size micro;

The best achievement I had ever earned,

A part of me came into this world;

Caring for her, the nights went,

Watching our childhood grow with us, the days were spent;

The sacred bond of marriage grew stronger,

Our responsibilities now turned up to our daughter;

“Addiction? Drugs, alcohol?” they asked,

“My child!”, with a grin I said;

Becoming a parent is so lucky,

Guiding them with how we grew up is such a melody;

That innocent face of hers had set my worries free,

It helps her to get whatever she demands from me;

I wished but I knew I couldn’t let her stay forever

As she grew, she had to embark on her endeavour

It isn’t easy to let her go away,

But the new generation must choose their own way.

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