TO DAUGHTER

I don't want to talk about myself.

There won't be time left for that anyway

Once we begin with the conversation

About the various troubles you've faced.

I want to know how your day was

It defines my day after all

Tell me about the problems that befall

Whatever they are; big or small.

I can clearly see through you

I know when you are sad

I sense it when you get mad

All I hope is that I get through to you

To impart my aged wisdom's gift

Is this mature mind's only wish

But for that, I need you to let me in

And give me a little space within

I'm here for you more than anybody else

Who was there for me back then 

And my aim is to make you free

From all the clauses that were imposed on me 

I can see how you want to solve

The mysteries of this world unaided 

I often hear you rage and say, 

"Mother, please don't interfere"

But darling, I am mother 

And I can't help but fear

That something might go horribly wrong

Even though I know you are strong

And you are capable enough to handle the 

Consequences of all that you do, as, 

I have been there and seen you go through

A lot of your woes and rues 

But still, young minds like yours need

The proper disclosure of guidance

And when you oppose it, I do not

Like your resistive defiance.

By getting the right kind of help

Your worth won't be diminished

And neither will the prestige of you

In my life be blemished.

Because in your younger days, 

I was the hero who answered 

All of your cries of pain and distress

And I felt as if that was my greatest success

I'd like for us to be like that again

But I know you are a child no longer

And you are far more independent 

Intelligent, potent and stronger.