My Sunshine

With the little one I reached a milestone

With her tiny steps, I too took major leaps

Norms held the leash

I adhered to the beliefs

Dim grew the 'ME'

As the sun faded

My identity was my glory

My social self satiated

Deep inside from a corner

I thought I heard a cry

I turned a deaf ear

There was so much that needed

Attention

Right now

Right here

The days flew

The years lapsed

The cool breeze blew

Now something was different - very new

The no more tiny hands held the candle

That guided the path

Dusted off the years and set me free

Held the mirror to show me ' ME'