I feel frustrated
I am fixed to a spot
My freedom is limited
To only kicks and turns.
I desire to explore
As far as my feet take me
But I cannot move on my own
Mommy has to carry me.
I dream of running wild.
To jump, to sprint, to gallop.
Look at all those adults
See their unrestricted movement
How lucky could they get!
My tiny legs yearn to walk
And take me on an endless tour.
But what if I fall down?
I cannot bear the pain
Many a times that it has happened
I will not make myself a fool again!
"But don't you want to explore?" I ask myself
"Don't you want to play?"
"Don't you want to learn?"
"Can mommy carry you always?"
No, I will try again
It does not matter if I fall!
And yet again I hold on
As I raise my body slowly
One foot forward at a time
Oops...that hurts!!
Please...not again!!
But I will not stop
Falling does not matter
I know my legs can do it!
There it goes, One at a time.
It seems easier now, I can do it!
Oh my God! I am moving!
My feet are taking me places!!
Yes I did it! It was really me!!
Without mommy, Without a pram!
I can walk and explore on my own!!
Off I go, chasing the butterflies!!
