My Daughter's Ridiculous voice

My daughter had a ridiculous voice...
a confession I hate to make...
She wanted to sing in the annual convention..
an embarrassing task, I wished she didn't take...

Despite my sincerest objection...
she talked out her way to the stage...
I remember  figuring out an escape route..
ohh! ! ! couldn't she wait till she would graduate..

A single parent was I,
grimly aware of  the possible taunts..
I solemnly led her to the platform...
her rivals best in their abilities to flaunt..

My heart starts to flounder..
her humiliation almost certain
I resolve  to lend her a comforting shoulder..
hope to ease her unwanted burden..

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poem by Sajit R Nair
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