Why did they shoot my friends!
Who do I go back to - to play, Mama!
Who will I share my toys with,
Who'll join me at carrom games?
They were just too nice, No Ma?
Yes, we'd fight, but who doesn't fight their friends
Their smiles were my best company even during holidays,
To long to be back again.
Will I not see them after Christmas holidays, Ma?
I will not fight again.
Tell me, Ma, they'll come back later!
Tell me,
What was their mistake -
Being bubbly friends,
All 'A's, or just being uninformed,
Why did they shoot my friends,
Who do I go back to - to play, Ma?
Why don't you speak up, baby?
Are you playing yet another prank?
Yes, you'd wake up late for school,
I promise I'd not yell at you.
See what's waiting at the table
Steaming dishes, your favorites.
Get up sweetheart, Now!
You're such a darling,
The dimples could melt every heart.
Couldn't they see the sparkle in your eyes?
The infectious smile?
The innocent looks?
How could did they spray the bullets at you!
You always argued "Why wake me early!"
I'll not yell at you today,
Take your time, baby
School can wait!
School can wait!
© Sashikant Mohanty
[December 19, 2014]
[December 19, 2014]
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