Overprotected

When you were born
I dunno if the God smiled.
But your mom cried in joy
And said a little angle's arrived.

When you started walking
I dunno if the Earth stopped.
But your dad hugged and kissed your mom
And said, it's the best day in my life.

The first babble from your mouth
Sounded so sweet to your father.
He was in cloud nine, for the first time
when you called him as your sire.

When you came back crying from school
As you had a fight with your friend.
Your mom barged into her house
And flustered her like a storm.

When you were in sweet sixteen
You looked like a flower fully blossomed.
Time could have passed like a romantic voyage
Without your Dad being the spoilsport.

When you missed the medical exam
The cherished dream of your dad.
You cried your heart out
But found your Dad's consoling words.

He got you in a law school
As your grannies had connections galore.
You trudged through the rigour
And Grandpa put you in a lawfirm offshore.

Then came the time to marry you off
To the bestest groom in the world
Who would fulfil all your dreams
And treat you like a baby doll.

Everything was hunky-dory for a while
Until you found one fine morn
That a creature known as Mother-in-law
Existed in the world like a thorn.

You were shocked to find your hubby
Whom you thought would be your dream
Could take sides with his mom
And let you suffer and scream.

Before you could bat an eyelid
You decided to leave
In the open arms of your parents
You found a great solace.

Now that your parents have died
You are alone in this world
You looked at your grey hair
And thought what if you were not overprotected?

 

No hitting below the belt please!

 

Thanks CE for the feedback! She didn't have to stay long, as she could have won over her husband by persuasive arguments to move into a new apartment. But, being overprotected, she didn't have the minimum patience.

Nice profile picture, by the way!

 

That's the point, Sunshine! Lot of us, irrespective of the gender, have been overprotected. The parents, acting like an umbrella, actually, hinder the development of many important virtues, like patience, perseverance, will power etc in their children.

 

Yes, you are right! But, you know fixing reference frame is very important in solving any problem. Here, I am concerned about the well being of my subject. With the help of little bit of patience, she could have lived a far better life.