28/03/2024
Burden of a Child
Birthed with sorrow and anguish
Maturate in absence of engendered;
Ruthlessness in his heart that lingers,
Tears in his eyes gushed like morning dew.
My heart shed bloods when I see my mother cries,
Suffering from burdens induced by my father-
Construing mother’s barefoot with thorns,
Nothing to do but weeps-
I remember that day as clearly as I can see today.
Sadness and despair washed over me like sweat on a hot, humid day.
I lost all touch with reality--
My heart, mind, soul, my spirit, suddenly just gave up on life.
Despair and anguish were like an infection running through my system. Hopelessness and thoughts of being a failure were lies raging within my very soul.
Brimming over with decadent burden and sorrow-
By: Romil Ong
I wrote this poet sometime in September 2008. The poem delves into themes of sorrow, anguish, and the weight of familial struggles.
The poet paints a poignant picture of a child born into a world filled with sorrow and devoid of nurturing care. The imagery of "tears in his eyes gushed like morning dew" evokes a sense of innocence tainted by pain.
There is a palpable sense of empathy as I witnesses my mother's suffering, caused by the burdens inflicted upon her by my father. The imagery of the mother's barefoot with thorns symbolizes her enduring hardship and the helplessness of the child in alleviating her pain.
The poem vividly recalls a specific moment of despair and hopelessness, where I felt overwhelmed by sadness and the weight of circumstances. The imagery of despair and anguish as an infection running through my system conveys the pervasive nature of suffering.
Despite the darkness that permeates the poem, there is also a sense of resilience and introspection. I grapples with feelings of failure and hopelessness but ultimately confronts head-on, acknowledging the burden of sorrow I carry.
Overall, "Burden of a Child" is a powerful exploration of the complexities of familial relationships, the impact of hardship, and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
