Coming of age
parents feel strange
once a dear yearling
now mustang at a gallop
new shiny horseshoes clop
whirlwind rushing and swirling.
Juvenile resolutions
still wet behind the ears
parents offer solutions
originating from wisdom of years.
Maiden ambitious and young
with little life experience
a song in progress and unsung
impatient to test my resilience.
Never forget your little girl
banner breath of time caused to unfurl
I am still the same person
class is not dismissed
life is an endless lesson
always counting on familial assist.
Learnt from the best
so put your minds at rest
high time I started learning from my mistakes
raised not to wait on sweepstakes.
Wrap me up in cotton wool forever
never will I become stronger and clever
kind request to support me in my endeavour
hope it is not too much of a favour.
Daddy's precious princess
mommy's beloved jewel
no intention to incense
my conscious choice not cruel.
In a serendipitous encounter
my heart started beating louder
mesmerising look got me in binds
surprising meeting of the minds.
Both of you will object
to me pursuing my dream
you see yours getting wrecked
the victims to my whim
higher education and career
piloting my boat with lecture lest I veer.
Hate to put you in a quandary
parental expectation is a boundary
me on hold a lighthouse on promontory
for the sailor sweetheart to finish my story.
Call him whatever you want
he is a gentleman of the best intentions
your disapproval will fail to daunt
allow him to leave the best of impressions.
He is my rock of gold
with whom I want to grow old
we were secretly engaged
shocking news leaves parents enraged
starting a new loving family
daughter talking sensibly not balmily.
I envisioned the perfect marriage
a father walking his daughter down the aisle
without profligacy, white horse and carriage
escorting the centre of his world with a smile.
A proud mother dressed to impress
helped me find my dreamy wedding dress
an ardent supporter and mentor
directing the choir as tuneful precentor.
There at the altar
briefly the groom seems to falter
unsure of the wedding vows
while we companionship espouse.
In sickness and in health
your happiness my wealth
when life coughs up a billow
me the angel on your pillow
who clears away the black clouds
and tears up sadness' shrouds.
Desperately I want to believe
in our happily ever after
I wear my heart on my sleave
only prince charming is not my firm rafter.
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