A Bonded Freedom: My Choice
Free of the hassles of
bringing up kids three
dreaming to wander
Careless and free,
To make up the loss
Of years gone by.
Spent in raising
Two girls and a boy!
Yearning and desiring for
A bondless spree,
Once I was free!
Years moved by
From toddlers
To young ones
Transformed you three
Much to my glee!
.
Time for you to move out
Break the shackles
Be free and make me free.
But
I wanted to hold you back
All my desires
To be on my own
Had faded away
And all I wanted
Was you all to stay.
But your wings ready
Dreams over brimming
Left me alone
To face
Empty nest syndrome!
Away you went all
One by one
Leaving me to sprawl
In the extant of the
Newfound freedom
Of a world new
Free with liabilities few
None to ask for fresh lunch
A stuffed parantha
Or a light brunch.
I could move or sit
Gossip or rest as I wished
The euphoria of
Regaling in fresh
Newfound status
I loved to pamper and cater
To my relegated self.
But happiness
Alluded me
My waiting eyes
Constantly would see
The pictures and frames
Of years gone by
Spent together
Sharing and caring
Laughing and weeping
In a bond of love and care
In rains, cold and glare
Am I free today?
Or was free with you around?
My aching heart
Desires for the bond
Of old days gone by
Reminiscent of
Love and care
Bonded yet free
In hearts and souls
That made us see
To others’ comfort
Freedom and space
Bringing in life
bliss and grace
I want them back
To hold you close
To sit by the hearth
To rejoice and mirth
Laugh and cry
Together living by.
I realize the wisdom
And
The truth
Free I was when bonded
To all of you
