Today a tale I shall narrate,
But remember that was my fate.
It is not too late for you to learn,
And that is what I yearn.
I had brothers three,
Daily they went somewhere without me.
They wore the same dress and carried a bag,
At times the bag they had to drag.
I cried and fought for days,
Tried new ways.
It was darkness with no sun rays.
But these methods had worked always.
I told amma I want to go with them too,
She told me that I can’t do.
Cooking and take care of the family is for you.
Education I can’t pursue.
Anna came in and promised to teach,
And then gave a big speech.
I loved to read and write.
I worked hard day and night.
And then I was married to your father,
I knew nothing but he did not bother.
I was taunted and ridiculed after his death,
I was illiterate and pain choked my every breath.
I promised myself not to let this happen to you,
Do you want the naysayers to be true?
Learn well and teach me too.
Dear in life we will sail through.
Written for Day 3 of UBC
Nice poem. I like your site. I think I will be subscribing to this site.
Thank you so much 🙂
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This left me misty-eyed, as this is what happened with my Grandma, who was married off at 14.
I am so glad you took up this topic and are going to be writing a series on it, Ramya. You’ll be speaking for so many silent women.
Thank you so much for sharing Mayuri. That is sad but the reality.
I hope I do. Thank you so much for being ever appreciative 🙂
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It seems to be realistic.
Thank you 🙂
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Sheer brilliance! Such a poignant piece, dear Ramya. The sadness and ambition of a mom to give her daughter formal education is beautifully expressed.
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Thank you so much Shalini 🙂
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Fantastic Ramya!A gem from you
Thank you so much Subha 🙂
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Indian women and ambition seemed surreal, thanks to literacy, atleast some make it to their dreams..Menaka Bharathi has recently published < http://simpleindianmom.in/simple-indian-moms-focus-freelancer-single-mom-jaibala-rao
True that Menaka. There are many who couldn’t too . Thank for dropping by. 🙂
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More power to women through education
Amen. 🙂
Thank for dropping by 🙂
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Very well penned with a message.
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Thank you so much Anil 🙂
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For some reason this made me think of Rohit Vemula’s mother who educated herself after her kids….there is hope. Education for girls is an absolute must! Thank you for these words.
It is a case far too many, isn’t it, Corinne? Right,you are. Thank you so much for dropping by 🙂
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Wowww 🙂
Teaching to your mum and learning from her life that Study well and don’t let anyone treat you the way she was treated
Sadly it is a reality ..nicely penned down ramya..loved it 🙂