Orphan Child Poem by Mayasanal Suryakalady

Mommy sings a lullaby, cuddling me in cozy bed
Hugging lovey teddy bear, I fall asleep in snowy night
Singsong turns to roaring; Mommy melts into thin air
I wake up to the blazing sun and bitter bustling world.

Begging for a bun, I droop down to a mama
Turns her face with scorn, she feeds her babe in love
They push me far in disdain; their little ones they hug.
I look out for my mommy's face in this callous crowd

Far and wide I wander, all through the flaming day
My belly burns in hunger, lips like an arid land
You cant quench my thirst; you cant quench my hunger
Let alone a little heart that craves for love since birth!

Wearied and cold I am and lie down on the pavement
Aching for a warm and cozy sleep tonight
Let in my dreams twinkle the stars up above
Oh! God, bless me a deep sleep and wake me not again!