Once again there will float messages of support and cheer.
As wonderful as it appears, it's just another meaningless ploy,
When she's been fighting for herself since the day of her new-mum joy.
Why should she care for their wish or messages on twitter?
She's just too busy proving herself to be a good employee and a mother.
Why should she care if they devote an entire column in her honour?
She's stretching herself thin to meet professional & personal demands every hour.
Why should she care if their profile picture and status is about her?
She barely has time to check amidst her household chores and her day planner.
Why would she care if they send her a fancy greeting or a quote?
She's been cheated of her maternity leave with no empathy or support.
Why would she care for their mother's day email in all pink?
She's been handling her child and laptop, while cleaning the dishes in the sink.
Why would she care if she was presented with a rose or a gift?
She's been watching her entire life change and finding herself adrift.
Why would she care for all the so-called HR policies that look so fair?
She's burning midnight oil to prove she deserves her part of share.
Ah! What joy it is to be a mother despite all the unrest and exhaustion
But it comes with a huge cost that mothers have been paying for many generations.
Genuine empathy, motivation and fairness will go a really long way,
In making the hard-working mums feel proud starting this Mother's Day.
- A Working Mother a.k.a Juggler in LockDown
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