Pandemic Made Parenting Easier

The very pandemic

that reared ugly head,

as an enemy,

to show what fear is,

what a nightmare feels like,

unleashing unprecedented agony,

upending world of many,

came as a blessing to me.

A new mother I was,

already on a career break

to care for my infant.

I would have anyway

quit my biomedical job,

it wasn’t a field

to work from home.

My spouse, who worked in IT,

got the opportunity

to work remotely.

No commute needs,

so his schedule became flexible,

he could help with childcare.

My lonely parenting life

got way easier.

I must not dismiss,

this blessing

continues till now,

kids are now six and three.

If I’m writing now,

it’s because

they’re not interrupting.

Even though they are

playing around,

I have the peace of mind,

there is another parent,

to engage them,

to ensure their safety

to drive,

if emergency arrives.

I am not the only beneficiary,

of this pandemic gift,

yet I see it as

result of good karma.