The Widow who survived- Widows in India are treated differently. No matter how we choose to deny the fact the poem below is based on true incidents and might resonate with many. While the situation is not as bad as before, survival of a woman after her husband’s death is painful and a challenge in itself.
Here goes the poem:
She was the happy woman,
multi-colored & a beautiful human.
Life played a nasty game
Nothing could ever be the same.
Society modern but old school,
A bunch of fools.
Now she can’t have the vermilion and flowers,
can’t wear the sacred thread that symbolizes their betrothal.
She is judged at every step,
From the dress to character,
The upbringing of her child,
and her ways to earn an income.
But she silently goes on,
With her husband gone,
people added to the misery and agony.
Women, be kind,tragedy can strike anyone,
Men, this could happen to your loved one.
We have just a single life,
please live and let live.
Written for day 13 of UBC.
Brilliant poem. But the truth strikes on our faces.
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I know how difficult it is for a widow to stay without putting up with lots of sacrifices, taunts and much more. A very strong poem, Ramya.
It’s bad enough to lose one’s partner, and when the society puts forth the do’s and don’ts for a widow they only make it worse. No one deserves this, well said in your poem.
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This is so sad. I don’t know why people are so cruel.It’s like life is dealing a double blow
Another issue, silently slapping us …
The poem hits hard on the practice of harassing widows in our society.Well done Ramya!
Brilliant and thought provoking. Such silence on the part of people condoning cruelty can kill us.
Another good one Ramya..sadly there are so many issues faced by girls and women in our society!
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I have fallen in love with your poetry – coming from a place far from me in distance and culture, we only want the same things, don’t we? Respect. Dignity. Freedom.
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Great Message conveyed and aptly so.
What is worse is, women making another woman’s life miserable! Loving this series!
Sad but true. And the worst part is women do this to other women.
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