“Thank you,” I wanted to say
When you stopped by to check on me
To ensure that my mind hadn’t taken over my body,
To confirm that my emotions weren’t controlling me
.
“Thank you” I wanted to say
When you heard my silence
And just pressed my hands
To assure you were there, if I needed to speak
.
“Thank you,” I wanted to say
When you held my hand and lifted me
Guiding me to the pitfalls at the crossroads
Watching me as I treaded one of those
.
“Thank you,” I wanted to say
For the compromises you made, for our relationship
For the infinite love you showered on me
For the sleepless nights you spent for me
.
But I was distraught, and maybe I was lost
But I always found you, right beside me,
No questions asked, no judgments passed,
Unconditional support, you always offered me
.
And for all those times, when I wished to thank
But assumed you understood how grateful I am
And words of gratitude never reached my lips
I am sincerely remorseful and apologetic
.
Indebted to you I stand today
To you, I owe all my glory,
So I now bow my head and say,
“Please forgive me, I’m truly sorry.”
P.S. This poem is an ode to all those people in our lives- parents, siblings, friends, spouse, whom we tend to take for granted.
©Vandana Bhasin
02.04.2021
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