It was a mistake from the beginning
Some people live in bubbles
After three decades of living in a foreign land
One would not expect that
That was the trap we fell in
Some people live in their comfort zones only
Surrounded by people, mirror images of themselves
From the same country but different regions
Cannot get together as human beings
In a melting pot of cultures, castes divide them
Anything different frightens them
We fell into that trap
We, who have always lived outside our comfort zones
We fell into that trap
My child, live your life, live the way you want to
We are proud of you for your multiracial friends
Your compassion and empathy for human beings
You will never fall into that trap again
Your parents’ love is around you like a cloak
In the end it’s only family and good friends who matter
Enjoy your life my child, we are with you always
True love will knock at your door again one day
And your multiracial background will rejoice
Author Bio:
Swati Rawal is a dentist by profession who loves the arts and nature. She is an avid photographer and writes poetry and short stories. She was born and raised in India and then relocated to Trinidad and Tobago. She currently lives in Memphis, Tennessee with her husband, two boys, and two canine children.
Some people live in bubbles
After three decades of living in a foreign land
One would not expect that
That was the trap we fell in
Some people live in their comfort zones only
Surrounded by people, mirror images of themselves
From the same country but different regions
Cannot get together as human beings
In a melting pot of cultures, castes divide them
Anything different frightens them
We fell into that trap
We, who have always lived outside our comfort zones
We fell into that trap
My child, live your life, live the way you want to
We are proud of you for your multiracial friends
Your compassion and empathy for human beings
You will never fall into that trap again
Your parents’ love is around you like a cloak
In the end it’s only family and good friends who matter
Enjoy your life my child, we are with you always
True love will knock at your door again one day
And your multiracial background will rejoice
Author Bio:
Swati Rawal is a dentist by profession who loves the arts and nature. She is an avid photographer and writes poetry and short stories. She was born and raised in India and then relocated to Trinidad and Tobago. She currently lives in Memphis, Tennessee with her husband, two boys, and two canine children.
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