The Hidden Maiden

At times , I wonder where does the girl vanish,
Once the ladle n cradle come into play...
Being a mother completes a woman, is they all say!!!
But then, why this guilt
When I get late returning on the way??
Or just hanging out with my gang as in my maiden days...
The blithe, bashful 'belle ame'
has altered into a responsible lady demure..
The change has not been sudden, let me assure...
Sometimes, the li'l girl wants to freak and reach out for stars to touch,
Idling with a nice book n coffee, is that asking too much??
Ohh, my kids are lovely n I completely adore,
But i yearn to revive the maiden hidden in the core!!!
- Afaaf