With 7 dollars in their pockets, my Mom and Dad came here
I can’t imagine the range of feelings from excitement to fear
I was first born to these two who’d never flown in a plane
But for a prosperous life, to the United States they came!
I lived my childhood trying to find who I was
Was Indian, American, and tried what everyone does
Enjoyed my California college and grad school life
And then headed East after becoming a Psychologist and wife
Amazing three kids were born to me
I took great pride and everyone could see
But I knew inside I was still searching for myself
My career was on hold and had been put on a shelf
Only when I divorced and stood up so tall
Did I realize that I never had to again feel so small
I grabbed the reigns of life and finally could let go
Of the need to be someone for everyone else’s show
Now I take in deep breaths and let my kids enjoy me
Living an authentic life has created a peaceful place to be
With a fresh look on life with no judgments you see
I am a blessed woman today at fifty three!