You too had a meltdown

Today was the day I just snapped

The tall wall of my resilience just collapsed

Seeing you in pain, my tears I could not hold

My strength just disappeared, I no longer was bold

I was supposed to be your shield, your unheard voice, be understanding and be kind,

But I too had a myriad of thoughts racing in my mind

Incessantly I cried, till a calm I felt

Was there a better way in which I could have dealt?

You noticed those tears rolling, today was the first time

You gently wiping those off with your tiny fingers, was the best mime

Some days are just tough, there is nothing to frown

It's ok to be not ok mom, you too had a meltdown