I wish more I could do

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My baby was my sunshine

Like every parent I ensured all the time she was fine

Her every little need

I fulfilled, I guaranteed  

She loved playing with me in the park

Every evening, with her I embarked

Dressing her in cute little pink frock

I made her wear warm blue socks

Just as she was running around with small happy feet

I took on the park bench my regular seat

I watched my doll play under the tree

That’s when I caught her looking at me                                     

Dressed in tattered rags

Her small shoulders seemed bogged down with snags

Cheeks smeared with tears

Her eyes brimming with fears

Something inside me moved

I wished her pains I could soothe

I asked her what was she doing in here

She held out her hand and rolled down a tear

In her tiny voice she spoke

She had to beg coz her parents were broke

Same old story I thought

God knows many innocent childhoods, this poverty would have cost  

I handed her some food packets

Even my child’s small little jacket

I wish, for her, more I could do

But I knew poverty in this country would never bid adieu

Feeling small with my meek gesture

Holding my baby, towards home I venture

One last look near the gate when I reach

She was still looking at me

Tears pushing the corner of my eyes

Hugging my child, hard I cry

I wish, for thousands like her, something more I could do

I just wish poverty in my country soon bids adieu !!

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