In The Middle of a Steamy Argument

Summary

Sumera Rizwan reflects on a moment of nostalgia during a heated argument with her daughter, reminiscent of her own past with her late mother, leading to a moment of self-reflection and a sense of connection across generations.

Abstract

In the midst of a heated exchange with her 14-year-old daughter, Sumera Rizwan is unexpectedly overcome with nostalgia, recalling a similar argument she had with her own mother years ago. This realization brings a mix of emotions, including a sense of relief and a reassessment of her parenting. The intensity of the moment highlights the enduring affection between the three women, despite the decades that separate them. The poem she writes is a response to prompts from other writers and is part of a collaborative, never-ending poem project. Rizwan concludes by nominating fellow Medium writers to continue the poetic chain, emphasizing her passion for storytelling and her desire to connect with her readers on a deeper level.

Opinions

Rizwan acknowledges the cyclical nature of familial relationships and conflicts, recognizing similarities between her interactions with her daughter and her past experiences with her mother.
The author expresses a deep sense of connection with her late mother and her daughter, despite the generational gap.
The moment of nostalgia serves as a form of emotional relief for Rizwan, suggesting that such reflections can offer perspective and solace during moments of parental frustration.
Rizwan's decision to nominate other writers to contribute to the poem demonstrates her belief in the power of shared experiences and collective creativity.
The author's bio indicates that she values authentic storytelling as a means to touch the hearts of her readers, suggesting that she sees writing as a deeply personal and connective endeavor.

In The Middle of a Steamy Argument

I was struck by a wave of nostalgia

In the middle of a steamy argument Between me and a piece of my heart My darling daughter Turning 14 this week When annoyance took over me As she rolled her eyes displeased At that very moment I was struck by a wave of nostalgia A similar situation it was A couple of decades ago Feelings all the same Characters just a little different My late mom and I Her thought brought tears With a slight sigh of relief Maybe I didn’t do that bad after all I could feel all three women And the intensities of their affection

The prompts of this poem were Nostalgia by Tooth Truth Roopa Vikesh and Argument by Suryatapa a continuation of the never-ending poem by Martin Rushton.

Sumera Rizwan is a Mother and a Computer Science Graduate. She lives in Derby, UK. She is passionate about expressing her self through her stories. She talks from her heart and aims to touch the hearts of her readers.

In The Middle of a Steamy Argument

NOSTALGIA, SERVED.

A Dish Served Cold, Warms.

Thinking Of You!

In response to the ‘Never-ending poem’ on Share The Love

The Never-Ending Poem

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