Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Dedicated to the Women of the World On Women's Day 8 th March 2010

Eulogised by poets, Immortalized by artists,
Praised by Philosophers,.....
Woman, you are, by far,
The best expression of God's creation!

You are the Essence of 'caring and sharing'
you are the 'Rakhi' of a brother's love
the 'Sindhoor' of a devouted spouse
the 'Mangal Suthra' of a sacred bond!
You are the 'Comforter' of a child
the 'Teacher' unparalleled...
the 'Goddess' unsung....
the 'Judge' fair and just!

And yet,
though loved as a mother, sister, wife, daughter
your innocent smiles, your joy and bubbly chatter,
Your precious world, built with love and laughter,
Crumbles as your dreams shatter!

Your little space
that you call your own,
is invaded, occupied, bulldozed...
and yet you strive on,
because you have embraced
the whole of humanity.........
to give birth and rebirth,
to nourish, nurture and protect,
This tiny, fragile "Flame"
that is called "LIFE"



note: This poem was written and presented by me on the occasion of International Women's Day 8/3/2010

3 comments:

Unknown said...

True & beautiful
santhosh

thinking with susan said...

thanks Santhosh!

kk said...

wonderful
beautiful
thought provoking
..may be words are not enough.
Keep thinking..