I looked outside my window into the night, <br />On the street I saw a child cowering with fright. <br />My heart went out to the troubled soul, <br />With nothing but a ragged old shawl. <br />Isnt there anyone who can see his pain? <br />'Why? ', I ask the almighty, 'What is his fault? ', <br />Two drops of tear and a curse on fate, <br />And i turn to sleep to end my day! <br /> <br />I look out of my window on a Wintry morning, <br />Out on the street was the same child, wailing. <br />While all other children sang in happiness, <br />I saw his face that was lined with loneliness. <br />The pain on his face cut through me like ice, <br />'Why? ', i ask the Almighty, 'Is this justice? '. <br />I turn my face from the window to cry in silence, <br />And walk off to my own life of blissful happiness. <br /> <br />I look out of my window on a rainy evening, <br />With the clouds rumbling and a spark of lightning, <br />Far off i see a child running, lost in the rain, <br />With his wails soundin loud through the thundering rain. <br />My complaint to the Almighty stopped mid way, <br />When i realised it was my own Child trying to find his way. <br />With a cry of shock i run all the way to his side, <br />And took him away to the safe world inside. <br /> <br />I looked at my son as he sat before me, <br />And there i saw the content of being near me. <br />It was then when i realised what it means, <br />To be loved, to be cared and to live your dreams. <br />Crying for justice will not mend the sorrow, <br />It is us who can give them a better tomorrow. <br />I rushed out to the road and saw the same child, <br />Held him close to my heart with all my might. <br />Shivering, he gave me the best gift yet, <br />A smile! That i will never forget.<br /><br />Priyanka Menon<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/a-smile-that-i-will-never-forget/
