MOTHER DAUGHTER RELATIONSHIP

(with apologies to Kahlil Gibran)
Let there be paces and spaces in our togetherness
And the wind chimes ringing between us
Let us love one another but without making it a burden of love
Rather a mysterious mist-covered valley between our souls….

Let us fill each other’s cup and say ‘cheers’ but not choose the same drink
Give one another our ATM numbers but withdraw not from the same account
Let us bank on each other’s reserves
But shore up our own resources
Let us move on together like the hands of your Swatch
But let each one of us be alone
Though we pulsate with the energy of the same cell
Let us share our day’s happenings, best friends, sarees and dresses
But keep just a little je ne sais quoi for one’s own
Let us know each other’s longings and long wholeheartedly for them
Let us shop wholesomely-holesomely-
And let the holes in my purse become investments for your happy memories
And for a big thinking heart and a large feeling mind
And let us stand together-looking like sisters
Yet not near together
For something alas! Has to define our relationship
And the Capri and the Leo thrive only in their own spaces
With no strings attached

Fate makes relatives-choice makes friends
Let our Fate be our Choice and our Choice our Fate

With Love and care total!
meera