Phoenix

Two dark, red lines on the strip

brought her joys unlimited!

Amidst happy tears and waltz,

the ecstatic couple celebrated

She wanted to be a hands­-on mom;

Having lost hers, pretty early on.

She left her job, her pride

She did it, her head held high!!

Finally, the lengthy wait got over

She went through a long labour

She was spent, and had nearly given up

When she pushed one last time, feet in the stirrup

Her world came to a standstill-

A part of her was born! SHE was reborn!!

She had never felt such calm within;

She was over the moon admiring his angelic face.

That lovely, lively, tiny bundle was hers

She would bring the world to his feet, she thought.

She held him tenderly, lest he was hurt

She stayed up all night, while he peacefully slept

She promised herself, she would safeguard him

Come what may!

But then, emotional roller coaster shook her up

She was not okay!

His coos would melt her heart

Yet, she would cry at the drop of a hat.

His innocent smile made her euphoric

But her anxiousness made her irritable and frustrated.

Her world had turned upside down

Pain, sleeplessness, mess all around.

Extra pounds, dark circles, scars, loss of hair,

Guilt, loneliness, doubt and despair.

Feeding, burping, cleaning, rocking

Identity crisis through new upbringing.

How she longed for undisturbed sleep,

A long shower and a hot cup of tea.

Completely overwhelmed, she decided to take charge!

From then on, she took power naps to recharge.

She stole moments for some “me” time,

Even warmed her tea, though for the fifth time.

Her hubby listened patiently while she vented,

even encouraged her, while she painted.

She rose! She created her tribe

She rode on: in her journey called LIFE.