Taking Baby Steps At 28 Poem by sreelekha premjit

writhing in pain, legs strapped
i take my baby steps at 28

as the struggle continues
i keep a stoic face

for in me lies their happiness
(who sowed the seed of life in me)

sipping this bitter medicine
failing everytime i try

i still, donot give up
for the sake of those who depend on me.

strange as it may sound
these two pairs of eyes never leave me

after a tired day, even as they sleep
they watch with care, every little beep

though god forsaken, i am rescued by man
it was He, who picked me up every time i fell

i need prayers and blessings of the man
i know it is He who shall rush to my side.