The Dragon In The Room
– Dr. Jagruti Chasmawala
You don’t see me but I’m very much there
Your actions speak of love and care.
But, I don’t think all is well
There’s a dragon, he comes from hell!
Keep away from me, I yell!
I hate the smoke, it makes me choke
Then you feel nauseous and go hungry
This makes me very angry!
Please look after my nutrition
Surely, you know that in your ‘condition’
The smoke affects our lungs, heart and brain
Why do you let our oxygen drain?
If I’m sickly, pale and small
How will I pull through these 9 months at all?
Let’s assume I do survive
Please breastfeed me so that I thrive
But, keep the dragon away!
He is dumb, you are clever
Else, your milk will have a smokey flavor!
No first hand, second hand, third hand smoke
Please don’t let your unborn choke!