Whom do I go to, whom should I ask
For earning my equality
And saving my dignity
Is such a daunting task
I told her soon 'My Dear'
What is that you fear ?
There's nothing to cry and beg
Even if that they always try to take
The dignity and equality you search
To find it you don't need no torch
These gifts you were born with
When you began to breathe
Know this O Woman, O bearer of life
Alike in peace & moments of strife
Never for a moment go to ask
And set yourself on a daunting task
When what you search is not elsewhere to be found
It courses in your veins & your voice's sound
Know your worth under brutal wrath
On rosy gardens and thorny path
Like the light of the sun
Like the white of moon
Like the flow of a brook
Like seeds of a fruit
You were created with pride
Never to confine at someone's side
But go and seize what you wish
Pay no heed to any man made leash
Like the white of moon
Like the flow of a brook
Like seeds of a fruit
You were created with pride
Never to confine at someone's side
But go and seize what you wish
Pay no heed to any man made leash
Wow! Every woman should read that one Anupam. Beautiful. And Thanks :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Jayashree. Wrote this exactly with that purpose.
DeleteSuperb!!! Thank u for glorifying the womanhood.
ReplyDeleteI love these thoughts-if only all men thought like you.
ReplyDeleteI wish the same too. But that's the point. Don't wait for them to think.
DeleteThe dignity and equality you search
ReplyDeleteTo find it you don't need no torch
These gifts you were born with
When you began to breathe...
These lines say it all, Anupam. They proudly place her at the centre of our present, social, cultural scene. Brilliant! Thanks for this..
You are welcome Panchali. Thanks for appreciating the point that I've made.
Deletelovely poem...the bst part unlike many u didnt project women as fragile being , u projected them as all powerful self reliant being who can stand up on their own .....
ReplyDeleteexcellent poetry..:)
Thanks Saikat
Deletebless u for writing such beautiful lines.....
ReplyDeleteloves every word of it.
anu
Thank You Anu
DeleteNow this is what is called as thinking alike:- I have been drafting, redrafting editing and editing a poem that Iam inspired to publish today!!!! It's based on woman too.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sushma for reading my poem and promoting it.
DeleteUnfortunately, I have neither edited the poem nor redrafted it.. I just wrote it spontaneously out of sheer anger after the Guwahati incident and after hearing and reading certain responses thereto.
Sorry if any inadvertent mistakes have crept in
I'm glad that you too are writing on this issue. Would surely love to read it.
This is what all women need to hear :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Ghazala
Deleteoh this is lovely ...Know this O Woman, O bearer of life
ReplyDeleteAlike in peace & moments of strife..loved these lines :)
Thanks Alka for your kind remarks
Deletenice lines !
ReplyDeletewow ...lovely thoughts :) u make all women feel so proud ..
ReplyDeleteThank You TTT. I'm glad you liked the poem
DeleteBrilliant stuff!
ReplyDeleteThanks Mr. Anil
DeleteYou don't have to address me with a mister :)
DeleteI'm just a 20 year old.
Super post once again!
Alright !! It's Anil then. Thanks
DeleteAwww it is very beautiful .. Thanks for interpreting so well
ReplyDeleteThanks for reading Bharathi!!!
DeleteLovely..and coming from a man shows there are people who knows what woman actually is.....and i am sure that majority of us think same way but unfortunately there are few who just think otherwise....i wish n pray that some sense prevails into them too.....!!
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot Irfanuddin. For your kind words.
DeleteAwesome words... When will we realise that it's a woman who brings them in this world!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI have the feeling about women who go extra miles just to show that they are equal to men.....that you don't need to show anyone that you are equal ...because you are BORN EQUAL:)
ReplyDeleteExactly my thinking. Thanks for reading Guru.
DeleteLovely.
ReplyDeleteThanks Mak
DeleteHey Anupam, You have beautifully addressed "The WoMAN"!
ReplyDeleteThank You Nandini for your appreciation
Deletesoooooooooooooo beautiful ; loved the lines Know this O Woman, O bearer of life
ReplyDeleteAlike in peace & moments of strife. Wonderful
I'm glad you loved the poem. Thanks Priya
Deletelovely lines
ReplyDeleteஅருமையான கவிதை தந்தமைக்கு வாழ்த்துகள். Superb poem. My sincere greetings to you. My I republish this poem in my site with source and Link
ReplyDeleteIt'd be an honour Sir. Please go ahead.
Delete"Allah will reward you [with] goodness."
DeleteJazaaka Allah khair!
Please visit
ReplyDeleteO' Woman
http://seasonsali.blogspot.in/2012/07/o-woman.html
I already have. Thank You Nidurali ji.
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