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I see your condescending look
When you see I'm still childless at thirty
I see the pity in your eyes
When you are quick to judge
I may decide to have a child or I may not
I may be fighting my own battles
Or I may be childless by choice
But your opinion is the last thing I need
Next time you ply me with details of your offspring
Please know that I'm only being polite
When I listen to things that I can't relate to
That makes me want to stifle a yawn or two
Sure, it's a miracle of life that you created
That doesn't mean I have to agree
Rather than creating miniature versions of you
Make them better, best versions
Give them the freedom to think
Of their own without imposing your thoughts
Guide them, but don't stifle
What does she know, she's not a mother
I can almost hear you think
Well, it doesn't matter, does it?
Just like how I never asked for your opinion,
Yet you still gave me yours
Linking this post to the A to Z Challenge.
This such a meaningful poem and a must read. Congratulations on successfully completing the challenge!,😃
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot, Ramya! Yayy :) Congrats to you too!
DeleteAmazing and thought provoking, Aathira. You've nailed the challenge and what words. Couldn't be a better, fitting reply!!
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Thank you, Vishal! Congrats to you as well :)
DeleteFantastic! As a childless woman (by choice) I can totally relate to this! If one more person tells me my biological clock is ticking, I think the alarm may go off lol :)
ReplyDeleteDebbie
Haha :D This has been thrown on my face a lot of times as well!
DeleteCongratulations on finishing the 2016 A to Z Challenge! Nicely done.
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Tossing It Out
Thank you!
DeleteBeautifully written. I can really relate.
ReplyDeleteFirst of all congratulations for completing the challenge.
ReplyDeleteYes there are many parents who impose themselves on their children. It is a sad sight. And the free advice that comes from these people to us! There are people who remind me it is 'time' to have another kid! I mean- why can't people mind their own businesses?
Thanks so much, Anita! People are always more interested in what goes on in the next house than their own. If only people would mind their own business!
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