Homeward Tears: A Reunion After the Storm
In a land so far from home, where the seas whisper low, A little girl wandered, lost in a world she didn’t know. The colors were strange, the faces all new, Her heart ached for the place where the skies were her hue. She remembered the fields where she used to play, The lullabies sung at the end of the day. But now in Kanyakumari, with fear in her chest, She searched for a smile, for a place to rest. Auto drivers saw her, their eyes filled with care, A child out of place, with a lost, lonely stare. The word spread like fire, through the towns and the streets, Until the news reached the ears that so longed for this beat. On the second day, a miracle so sweet, Her parents appeared, their hearts skipping a beat. Tears flowed like rivers, washing away the fear, As they held her close, whispering, “We’re here, we’re here.” She buried her face in the ...