Who was an ugly duckling with a crown

There was a time, when I was not so fine

Friends whom I thought were mine,

Never appreciated or liked me that time

Some called me a skinny or a stick 

Even the leafy vegetable for my thick hair

Some made fun by blowing me off like a feather

And with a husky voice being dusky in color

Few defined my future calling a housewife

Cooking sambar and rice

One called me coolie said, why not am angry?

All this was said I never knew the word 'racism' then!

I feel so good that I was only aware of what I want 

Not what others said to me or wanted me to be

I always thought am alone that did a lot good

Walked in my dream and caught few of them 

Some landed me in paradise and some in dice 

Never expected anything from anyone 

Never cared for so called society

Lived an independent life

Figured out a way to lead in time

Got engrossed in the chores of life

And didn't realize when lined up

All the good things in life called family

As the time was running ahead of me

Motherhood made me pink and bright

Those who called me dusky and husky

Started greeting as dusky beauty

Hair or color nothing was a matter

One simple confidence of mine 

Made everyone eager and me shine for better

Such was a discovery made of a swan

Who was an ugly duckling with a crown

One message to everyone

Good or bad be your own

There's no one who actually cares

Until they have a reason!!!

~ Dawn