The Angel

She was an angel sans wings

So quite so serene.

The long eyelashes

And hidden beneath them her beautiful eyes

Her toothless smile

She was an innocent baby

Yet to see the dark bad world.

She grew up to be an obedient and disciplined girl

Though she was quiet, loved by all

She did her studies and chores on time

She was appreciated and praised.

But

She was an innocent girl

Yet to see the dark bad world.

She is now old enough

No more a baby in the cot

People had expectations from her

She lived for them and fulfilled them all

She was an innocent teen

Yet to see the dark bad world.

Alas!

She failed

Failed to live up to their dreams

People who loved her were nowhere to be seen

There were no more pats on her back

She had lived her life

The life she was living for others

It’s time to go

And the angel took leave

She was an innocent angel

Having seen the dark bad world.