Prompt 1

I was wearing a mask all along.

You forgot that I too have a life,

In your selfish acts.

Unmindful you used me

Forgetting totally,

I have to take care of others too.

When you exploited me continuously

I got irritated and said,

“Stop this, my child!”

The distressed me

Decided to teach you a lesson.

Now you are in my shoes.

Gasping for breath.

Underneath the mask

Surrounded by uncertainty and sadness.

 

Look at me,

I’m breathing happily now-

Even without a mask.

Did you learn anything?

Harmless is your small need,

But, disastrous is your greed.