Being A Mom

Am I right, am I wrong?

This is not a debate but a mother’s song.

Should I say yes should I say no?

It is a battle to hold or to let go.

When I am annoyed and when I scold

Am I thwarting their attempt to be bold?

When I deny permission and keep them at home

They become silent and want to be left alone.

In my heart, I am scared that they will hate me

But my mind argues that this is how it should be!

Sometimes I act ignorant and let them escape

There are bigger battles at stake...

Let them have their victory and let them celebrate

These small things help a bond create.

Then they sit back and share the important things

Their failures, their heartaches, their love and their flings.

They have to decide and be strong

Every step that takes them forward, to hold them I long.

They have to learn, they have to earn

The thought of separation makes me yearn.

They have the wings and soon they will soar,

They will want to see the world and more.

The only things that matter is for them to know

The door is always open come rain, storm or snow...