A Prayer

Two and half decades ago
God gifted us a toy
A bundle of joy,
Happiness and pleasure.

We thanked Him
For the lovely gift,
For the beautiful boon.

The toy was our life and breath
We raised it,
With utmost care, love and affection
The toy has grown up
Fully, with strong legs and hands,
And a pair of sturdy wings.

The toy flew away one day
Leaving us, cheering at us
In search of greener pastures,
To the land of dreams.

Little we know
Whether the toy will return to us
Any time in future,
At least before our departure
To God's kingdom

We earnestly pray the God
To send our toy
Back to us,
To be with us forever.