Lament of My Life
My funeral cortege has reached its destination
I see the serious visages of many,
And sniffs from the hearts of my cherished few.
My soul has a quick run through of my deeds
Pride that I loved and sacrificed true
Head held high when those around me stooped and fell.
I kept my values firm and didn't waver
When I heard the ethical call and fought for the righteous
Though commented upon but earned my respect.
Finicky for etiquette's, I raised the standards of many
Built up their confidences when they were low
Enveloped them in my arms and told them I was there.
Yet regretted for allowing myself to be abused
At the hands of my dear undear when I was a child
Thus toughened my girls not to roughen with the wild.
My dreams I didn't follow and repented awhile
Age laid out the plans of the One above all
I resigned and smiled at the flow of my life.
Happy I've left my family well equipped
Nurtured each with much more than complete love
To show largesse to sufferers and boldly face life's dilemma's.
I learnt to accept the unaccepted till my journey's end
In foolish innocence didn't avail opportunities of unexplored
A second chance would have been alike, for I know I am I.
I hear the crackle of fire light my pyre
My girls and my love ritualise my flight from life
Into the hearts of my most adorable few.
March 16, 2016
Contest: Lament Of My Life
Sponsor : Casarah Nance
Copyright © Balveen Cheema | Year Posted 2016
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