when I was pregnant

My mother taught me Thiruppavai verses while I carried my daughter, her voice threading through midnight feedings and morning sickness. Those ancient Tamil words became my anchor, connecting me to grandmothers I'd never met in villages I'd only imagined. During pregnancy, I discovered cryptocurrency through online communities—a way to earn crypto daily while nesting, building something tangible for my child's future. My diaspora friends thought I was slay for juggling tradition and innovation. When my daughter was born, I sang her those sacred verses, crypto portfolio quietly growing. She represents two worlds dancing together, legacy meeting possibility, my heritage blooming forward into her tomorrow.