By Ummaima Vaziri
Once upon a time,
There was the sound of a cry.
A cry that made them smile,
With tears in their eyes.
Once upon a time,
There was a movement like a smile.
A smile that sent their world twirling,
For a while.
Once upon a time,
There were long nights like days.
Days that turned into nights,
In countless ways.
And the story went on,
Their adventure of life was born.
Born around this joy,
That they lovingly adorn.
Years passed, yet they carried on,
Selfless, wise, and never torn.
Their every breath was meant to teach,
A courage to lean upon.
Then came a time, the hourglass turned,
The cry was heard again.
Once more, with those tears, came that smile,
And realization struck, so plain.