Lucy

I wrote this poem a couple of weeks back as a tribute to my daughter who has spina bifida and hydrocephalus (excessive fluid on her brain). Would love to know what you all think!

A child is a blessing, or so they say,

To be cherished and loved in every way.

Such a privilege it is to watch them grow,

To see them change, and learn and know.

 

You imagine all sorts of who they’ll become,

Of exams passed and races won.

Perhaps they’ll travel abroad one day,

Or see the world in a different way.

But whatever life may have in store,

One thing is certainly for sure.

You never in a million years,

Expect to cry so many tears.

 

For what if your child can’t run like the others,

Or score goals,

Or chase their brothers.

How do you plan for a future uncertain,

When it seems impossible to open the curtains?

 

 In having you, fate dealt me a hand,

And changed me in ways I never planned.

I’m not super human, I’m not even strong,

Sometimes it’s a struggle to carry on.

I have days of hope, and days when i cry,

But one thing’s for sure, I’ll always try,

To raise you with faith and a caring hand

And support you in all that you have planned.

Because I look upon you with such pride and awe,

I’m not scared of the future any more

 

So my promise to you Lucy,

As I watch you today,

Your innocence and how you play,

Is that however hard your life may be,

You can always depend on me,

To praise you in the good times, and hold you through the bad,

To listen and support you when you are sad.

 

And although you may be discouraged for a while,

Just promise me you’ll never lose that smile.

That you’ll never give up and keep fighting on, with me here to rely upon.

And know that although life is not always fun,

You can look to me, your mum,

For endless love and a place to call home,

When it seems that you are all alone.

Because although life may seem cruel and sometimes strange,

There is not one thing about you that I would ever change.

Author's Note

open to all opinions...

Reviews

[APOORVA]

wow
the best emotion of the world is being a mother

[Gee]

That is beautiful, sad, uplifting, special, as is Lucy. She is a lucky girl in having you as her mum.

[Sonakshi Arora]

The rhyme-scheme is amazing. This is a very emotional write from the viewpoint of a parent. Stay strong! Wishing a quick recovery to dear Lucy!