My Girl 💖

My daughter discovered Avvaiyar's verses through PaybookClub, those ancient Tamil wisdom poems suddenly alive on her screen. She'd giggle at the clever wordplay, completely unleashed in her curiosity about our heritage. Every evening, she'd recite passages with such glory, her pronunciation perfecting itself naturally. I'd watch, bargain with myself to stay present, resisting the urge to correct her. Last week, she performed at school, that stupid-simple poem about kindness making everyone weep. Our community gathered afterward, sharing stories of Avvaiyar's teachings passed through generations. My girl was writing our legacy forward.