Generation Gap Poem by Mamta Agarwal

Mom, I have met
A girl on the Internet.
I think, I can’t find another
Soul mate like her.

I can’t believe it’s happening to me,
Can I go to Holland to see?
I couldn’t fathom my emotions-
Disbelief, pain anger all were in motion.

I didn’t know what to say,
I could see there was no way
I could dissuade him.
The situation seemed grim.

Is this how it happens these days?
I felt ancient in many ways.
Someone you haven’t made eye contact
With, or seen a movie while holding hands

I could see it was time to let go,
He has to learn from his mistakes and grow.
I am sure my parents felt the same
And thought I had no focus and aim

Now I understood what is generation gap.
The realization hit me like a slap.
I think I grew up that night,
And gracefully gave up the fight.