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August. 28.2023
Letter to My Children or to My Unborn Poetry Contest
Sponsor- Anoucheka Gangabissoon
A Letter From a Mother To Her Daughter
The sound of wedding bells, I hear
My daughter’s maiden flight, so near
Festive celebrations, in full gear
And nuptial gaiety, so much in the air
This letter I write to my daughter dear
To consider seriously and not to sneer
She is entering a turning point in life
Getting ready to be a young man’s wife
* * * *
“Oh, Love! Under our sheltering wings
Guarded you were, from tumultuous swings
Now that you are going away
To live under another man’s sway,
Bear in mind this counsel thrown
By a mother who through age has wiser grown
That’ll make your life blissful as you wish
And keep it aglow without blemish
Make a home of the house you go
Give love to all in weal and woe
On your face, a pleasing smile you wear
Cover in cheer, your furrowed brow of care
Give the man all that you can share
And show him that you really do care
Condone him, though frailties abound
And correct him in private, not raising sound
As years glide and glamour fades
As grimy truths emerge from shades
Life may not appear all that fair
As once it seemed to the soulful pair
Yet, believe, your life is clad in glory
Dispel all nagging thoughts that leave you sorry
Know, the stumbling blocks that seem so gory
Will finally lead to brighter paths of glory
Conquer hearts through your innate charisma
Never surrender to anyone but to your anima
Feel proud that you are a woman.
Gifted perhaps more than men with acumen
Do not ever demean yourself or forget your identity
Even in trying situations, never lose your serenity
Hold your head up and never look timid.
And venture into a life with dreams vivid!”
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