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An Elegy For a New Born

In the world of all comforts, In the world of absolute care and affection, In the world of motherhood. Ten months I was basking, in my mother's womb. Happiness running down my spine – I thanked God, His blessing in disguise, rather he in disguise – My mother, Who is she? How she will be? - I don't know, Am I her replica? Am I her miniature? I struggled day after day to open my eyes. To look at her dazzling beauty and to admire her. Her hands were made to carry me, Her arms were made to hug me, Her shoulders were made to bear me, My mother, the only person on this whole earth to love me more than I do myself. I longed to see her face, Why this ten months vigil? Why not now? My heart bumped! Days rolled and months passed. I kicked my way. A pat on my back, I cried, it was tears of happiness. Where is my mother? Place me on her hands, let me sense her breath, Let that be the first air I breathe. With great joy oozing out I slowly opened my eyes. To see her eyes which is longing to see my eyes. Mom! With great excitement I gazed. But it was the blue sky that welcomed me to this new world. Where is my mother? Where is she? Is she not carrying me? I searched for her. Then where am I placed? I looked around. The cradle squeaked. Sudden fracas and turbulence hit my ears. In a fraction of a second I was surrounded by people. Nobody like me and nobody liked me. I moved from one hand to another. But I never smelt my mother. My mom was missing. Did she leave me? I was in a fix. Yes, she left me. What made her to hate me even before I was born? She left me alone in this callous world. Abandoned me, Branded me an orphan, Made me languish in pain, Agonize in vain, My day turned dark and despondent, My life turned bleak and impotent, But still my heart longed to see my mother. I can never in my life hate her. Because I was in her. My ire was directed only at God, He wrote my fate, He took my mom, what more can I ask, Nothing can replace her in my life. I said “My God my first and last wish, Give every child the power to see even before they were born, Children like me, who are so unfortunate Can see their mother's face at least from their womb. BY MADHUPRIYA SHANMUGAM

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016




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Date: 7/12/2017 8:02:00 PM
Nice sentiment. A good read. Thank you for posting it. Ram, R. V.
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Date: 7/17/2016 12:35:00 PM
Hi Madhupriya! I luckily stumbled on this poem while scrolling down the home page. It is beautiful and full of contrasting emotions. It is a blow for a child never to get to know let alone see her mother, whatever the reasons are! I am positively impressed by your writing ability...hope to read more of your work. ~ Regards // paul
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Madhupriya Shanmugam
Date: 7/17/2016 12:47:00 PM
Thank you Paul for your positive comments..I often visit orphanages in india..jus thought what a child would think for loss of a mother and wrote this piece..your comments are highly motivating and making me write more..
Date: 7/16/2016 12:57:00 AM
Your work really invites inside it, by just reading every line.... Congrats Madhupriya, for having your poem featured in the Poetry Soup homepage!! ;-)
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Madhupriya Shanmugam
Date: 7/16/2016 5:36:00 AM
Thank you Teddy:)
Date: 7/10/2016 8:02:00 AM
- I enjoy reading your first beautiful poem, you write great Madhupriya - Warm welcome to Poetry - Soup - hugs from Norway // Sun :)
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Date: 7/10/2016 10:47:00 AM
Thanks Norway for your wishes:) my hugs too:)
Date: 7/10/2016 12:16:00 AM
contd. You are a great writer Madhupriya. I am faving your poem in hopes many more will get to read this beautiful tribute to how much a child needs its mother. Blessings, Connie ; )
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Date: 7/10/2016 12:14:00 AM
A warm welcome to Poetry Soup Madhupriya. Your poem shares that deep feeling of loss that only a child who was not able to bond with her mother feels. It is a loneliness that leaves a dark cavern within. I can relate. Your poem is beautifully written. Your mother may have not had a choice in leaving you. Your line "Nobody like me and nobody liked me" brought me to tears. I didn't have my mother until I was three and a half and we never bonded. She tried. That is why I shower my kids with love.
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Madhupriya Shanmugam
Date: 7/10/2016 1:35:00 AM
Connie thanks a lot for your generous comments and blessings..The most wonderful thing every girl wants to be - mother
Date: 7/9/2016 12:10:00 PM
Madhupriya, Welcome to Poetry soup, I hope you enjoy the community. Here, you will find friendly poets who enjoy supporting one another. I myself, enjoy reading and commenting those who want to be read. The only time I give constructive criticism is when a poet desires it. However, if for some reason the poem is not my field I will guide you to someone who is more qualified than I. Stop by and read one of my poems if you like. My poems are not perfect, but I have a feeling you might like one. I encourage you to check out the contest page and read to receive comments. Tell me a little about your poetic skills if you like. It will be my pleasure to follow and read every poem you post from here on :) We are Lucky To Have you. Your New Poet Friend @-> LINDA <-@
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Madhupriya Shanmugam
Date: 7/9/2016 1:35:00 PM
Thank you Linda..happy to be your poetic friend..:)
Date: 7/8/2016 9:39:00 AM
Thank you for sharing. Ynr-skat
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Date: 7/8/2016 6:59:00 AM
Its my pleasure Madhupriya... Welcome to the poetry soup...
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Date: 7/8/2016 6:04:00 AM
This is so heart-touching, Madhupriya:) Great write:)
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Madhupriya Shanmugam
Date: 7/8/2016 6:37:00 AM
Thank you sir
Date: 7/8/2016 6:03:00 AM
Beautifully written Madhupriya... Could feel the poor baby's heart...
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Madhupriya Shanmugam
Date: 7/8/2016 6:39:00 AM
Thank you supraja, This is the first time i am posting my poems in sites,yours is my first reply.