Parenthood

And out of the night they came;

Two lost souls; a gent and a dame.

Eyes a mirror of despair, they walked,

Not a word escaped, they never talked.

 

Desolation reigned, utter and resolute;

Their face a visage of despair, absolute.

They seemed to seek, to find a truth.

Would their journey bear fruit?

 

Not once did they touch, hold a hand.

A distance apart, they did stand.

It seemed like they sought to part away.

But something held that thought a-sway.

 

What was it that these two could share?

Even together, they seemed not to care.

What was the bond that held them as one?

They seemed from each other, on the run?

 

Then out of the same night he came;

A wee lad, cherubic face, in one leg lame.

He lifted his hands & held one of each.

I understood why there was no need for speech.

 

Parenthood was the bond they held dear;

Even though they were apart, not near.

For their child they had made the sacrifice.

For this happiness they had paid this price.

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About Sonal Singh

An author, storyteller, and full-time observer of life’s glorious absurdities. I write humour-laced stories where chaos wears fluffy fur, emotions arrive uninvited, and middle-class Indian households become ecosystems of drama, love, and unsolicited advice. Armed with sarcasm, caffeine, and alarming emotional attachment to stray creatures, I believe compassion is less of a virtue and more of a lifestyle disorder. One that I embrace. When I’m not writing, I’m usually busy running a full-time HR consultancy business, rescuing animals, or trying to maintain dignity while being emotionally manipulated by my pets. Through my literary work, I try to blend humour with heart, celebrating the messy coexistence of humans and non-humans in modern urban India.

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