TWELVE...YAY!!!

I want my daughter

to know her own strength,

to embrace her weaknesses,

and still dream at great length.

I see her love for brushes,

and I hope she resumes reading books,

when people say she’s pretty

she’ll know it’s more than her looks.

For she’s pretty smart and kind.

May she be heard for her voice,

and seen for her mind.

As she grows into a woman

I hope she stands strong.

For some will try to knock her,

but I hope she holds on.

Because her capabilities are great,

and cannot be measured.

Her passion and vulnerability

should always be treasured.

May she know the difference

between right and wrong,

not because of some rules,

but what is in her heart’s song.

May she question fearlessly,

make choices and speak clear.

May she never repeat herself

out of doubt or fear.

May she strive for big things

in a world that screams thin.

May no one dim her light,

May it shine

May it grow

What a force that she is,

May she always know.

Happy 12th birthday, Shreya.

You are our pride and you know that.

Keep slaying your awesomeness.

May Thakur be always with you.