Ma. …when you slant your head sideways
And your eyebrows curve into a perfect bow
An understanding smile crosses your face
As you try to make meaning of my stuttered speech
I am blessed
Ma…when you gently hold my clumsy hand
and wade through a maze of odd stares
a forgiving smile crosses your face
As you try to bring rhythm to my crooked gait
I feel blessed
Ma…when you stretch your legs pleadingly
And coax me to sit on your comforting lap
A persuasive smile crosses your face
As you try to calm down my stubborn behavior
I feel blessed
Ma…when I see a drop of tear swell in your eyes,
every time I defy my inherited infirmities ,
A proud smile crosses your face one more time
As you make the world believe, no challenge can ever
Confine my god given self…I feel blessed!
And your eyebrows curve into a perfect bow
An understanding smile crosses your face
As you try to make meaning of my stuttered speech
I am blessed
Ma…when you gently hold my clumsy hand
and wade through a maze of odd stares
a forgiving smile crosses your face
As you try to bring rhythm to my crooked gait
I feel blessed
Ma…when you stretch your legs pleadingly
And coax me to sit on your comforting lap
A persuasive smile crosses your face
As you try to calm down my stubborn behavior
I feel blessed
Ma…when I see a drop of tear swell in your eyes,
every time I defy my inherited infirmities ,
A proud smile crosses your face one more time
As you make the world believe, no challenge can ever
Confine my god given self…I feel blessed!
Ashim Parida
