Waiting

Had I known the walls exist under the same sky 

I wouldn’t have dared to choose your womb

Had I not chosen to be a part of you

I would have rejected your motherhood.

Had I known what you have to lose after gaining me

I would have buried myself

Had you known what I have to lose

you wouldn’t have dared to gain.

Oh, mother! , I exist no longer

Right now, I have been sent far away 

Many many miles 

Away from what they called ‘god.’

Heavy promises for our tiny dreams

Got brushed away

With eyes wide open

But, wait! I will be back soon

evolving out the next monsoon

dripping all over.

Convey my message to the river

Grateful I am, for the memories we had

She never let me drown but could not protect me one last time

Tell the river, not to worry

And my faith still remains for her.

Oh, Mother!

Wait for me like you did those nine months

I was a blessing and will be again

I will be the new rain, washing all your pain.

P.C- Sneha Bajracharya