Innocent Ambiguity [POEM]

Madhu Bairy

7 years ago

I tuck myself in, blissfully warm and at peace,

While you carry me selflessly, veiling the pain in smile,

Holding onto you, I pray this moment to never cease,

Do not let me face this world as it fails to beguile.

You seem to hear me and I see the sparkle in your eyes,

I feel myself safe as you shelter my presence within,

A soothing caress and a voice that never lies,

Strengthens me to fight the battle that will soon begin.

Then why are they mad and seething at you?

I ask with an innocence that makes you shed a tear,

You nod with a resolve and say there are only few,

But the world awaits you my child, so do not fear.

But deep down I know that I am not my brother,

Who made these people around rejoice in joy,

I am your likeness and just like you O mother,

For they resent me as I will never be born as a boy.

It is now that you clutch me tight and never let go,

And show the world and these eyes that we are one,

For every jeer and holler OUR answer will be a NO,

That I will face this world and then this battle will be won.

A resolute step… towards a new dawn

I will be with you my mother as you are now with me,

Together we will tread these paths for everyone to see,

I promise to make you proud and sure you will be,

To you I am ever grateful as you will now set me free…

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