My Parent's Worry

Have always wondered

Could Shivaji be brought to his knees

Not by the mighty sword of an enemy

But by fever that troubled his child incessantly

Would Rani Jhansi fret and despair

If her child had scary nightmares

While these musings will remain unanswered

The Sherlock in me has solved my parents mystery

"Once I start working, their anxieties will ebb"

16 years of workex has only abetted the worry lines on their forehead

Wait till you get married, that's truly when you will be off their head

Little did I know I was just doubling their stress

Best trick always comes last

A grandchild will divert their attention

Asal sey sood pyara you see

But in my case, asal and sood are equally pyara

It took me many years to realize

That I am thankful for their worry

It irritates, pains and confounds me,

But their worry forms a halo around me

Of love, care and comfort

Which feels as warm as my dads hugs and

as comforting as moms hand caressing my temple

This worry is my only ticket to be a child

Their child- always loved, nurtured and pampered

Thank you Mom dad!