Unsung Heroes at Home

We have unsung heroes at home,

Who would rather play, run and roam.

Wonder what’s going on in their mind?

Try as much; it’s difficult to find.

Suddenly they are confined indoors;

Like stuck  in a boat without the oars!

It’s tough; their little minds to tame;

To explain to them, new rules of the game.

But; yet they all are a patient lot,

All day and night in just one spot.

They try to figure out; why no school?

They miss their friends to play the fool.

Of course they miss their teachers dear,

And all in school, who bring them cheer !

They crave for open spaces to run around,

To release their pent up energy, unbound ! 

So, on whom do we put the blame ?

It’s we elders, who are partners in shame!

A sincere apology, we owe the kids,

On whose freedom, we have slammed the lids.

They deserve from us, all round applause,

For being with us without a pause. 

Let's enjoy their mischief and naughty tricks ;

Their jokes too; and mess the house in a dirty mix.

Bear their tantrums,  if they come your way;

Read them an extra story, in night or day.

As the war on the scourge, we continue to wage;

Our kids seem to’ve matured before their age.

Hopefully, these testing times will not last;

Till then, with them, let’s have a blast!

Let’s teach them, of this planet, to take care;

So in future, better than us, they always fare!