The Momma Clan

They were growing big, bright, and beautiful

While daddy was all determined getting 

Everything best for them,

Mommy was so hell bent to 

Make them ‘the best’ versions of themselves!

“Study hard, stay organized, be kind, and

Must take care of not only 

Your physical healths,

But also your minds’s,” mommy said!

“What about the survival skills and

Being independent?” the son asked

Mommy’s eyes lit up with sheer joy 

As it was time to take their 

Learning to the next level!!

Follow me, says mommy and soon

They find themselves in the kitchen,

The kids looked into each others eyes,

Wondering,”What’s cooking in mommy’s head”.

“The first and foremost survival skill includes 

How one can feed oneself 

Without needing anyone,

One’s ability to cook, plays a big role there

”So there she takes out some veggies, a knife, a chopping board, a pan and a spatula,

And teach them those basic culinary skills,

If not to impress anyone,

But to stay independent to an extent,

In hots or in chills!!

Chopping, cutting, sautéing,

Know about the spices and the seasoning,

And before you know how it’s all done,

Make yourself fully aware of your body 

And what it requires to feed into In order to stay healthy,

So try never compromising there

Cos how oneself flourishes is all Oneself responsibility!!

Time went by quickly while learning few material and immaterial needs,

The kitchen filled with aroma,

And now it was time to relish what they had on their plates, made with utter love by the Three of them!!

-Santwana Neeraj