My Mom

By Sara Debbarma

I see you growing in pain everyday, 

Yet I didn’t do anything 

Didn’t have what it need to keep you safe

So I said wait a little longer; until I succeed.

But time seems to be moving too fast

I feel like an ungrateful daughter,

Yet I choose silence 

I know your pain 

But I didn’t know how to stop it

So I choose silence 

You can say I am heartless,

As my words are harsh, actions are limited 

Wish I know how to convey this emotions, 

Because I chose silence; yet again

So I could hide my fear of losing you.

By Sara Debbarma