By Pallabi Das
In a bread packet, the top and bottom pieces—
strong and protective—embodiments of parents—
protecting the softness, the children in the family.
They stand against all odds,
sheltering the tender middle,
creating a sense of safety
where dreams can bud and grow.
Together, they form a unity,
nurturing with their shielding embrace—
a reminder that strength and softness lie together,
forming a family to support one another.