Draw the Lines

Boundaries, some say, aren’t good

Lines cause differences they claim

Free for all is their motto

Right to be in your space is their slogan

.

Is it really so, I wonder

Would you like me to dictate terms

To tell you what to eat, wear, drink, & do

To breathe down your neck

To order you around

.

Of course, it’s my right, isn’t it

When life is free for all

With no boundaries or lines

To limit my interference

To teach me not to rule your life

.

Lines, my dear protesters, are healthy

When you don’t like me in your space

Why would I tolerate you in mine? 

Rules are supposed to be the same

For you, me, and others

No matter which side they belong to

.

Let the lines be drawn 

Stay on your side 

While I live on mine 

Let’s be who we are 

Different, yes; let’s be okay with them 

For, we aren’t robots in a factory 

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Note: Rekha means a line. 

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22 responses to “Draw the Lines”

  1. Powerful poem with a great message. 💚💚💚

  2. Such a beautiful poem 💚

    1. Thank you, Nitika. 🙂

  3. What’s in a name?, says Shakespeare there’s so much to a name … Enjoyed your piece Srivalli

    1. Thank you, Mumtaz. 🙂

  4. That’s a powerful one. Kudos. Srivalli You can pen a romantic one with your first name as well.

    1. Thank you, Anuradha. Yes, that’s a good idea. 🙂 Maybe some day soon.

  5. Awesome… rekha.. apni apni… beautiful verse… last line completely agree 👍

    1. Thank you, Fatema. 🙂
      //rekha.. apni apni//
      That’s a lovely way of putting it. 😀

  6. Lay down that line girl. Let people know where you stand. So, so lovely, Srivalli.💚

    1. Thank you so much, Nat girl. 😀

  7. To live and let live! “When you don’t like me in your space

    Why would I tolerate you in mine? ”

    Beautiful and powerful poem. Excellent choice of words.

    1. Thank you so much, Vandana. 🙂

  8. A message of equality and boldness.
    But I think Srivalli stands for a goddess.

    1. Thank you, mam. Yes, Srivalli is the name of a goddess. Rekha is a line. 🙂

  9. The line that shows me a way to the delicious food😛
    I will remember you like this only. Pumpkin soup, atta cake 😀😀😂
    On a serious note you’re awesome dear💚💚💚

    1. Thank you so much, Sunshine. :*
      You’re the best.

  10. Powerful poem Sri💚💚💚

  11. Very very powerful!!! I agree.. Lines are never all bad

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