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Let Me Breathe

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Sheetal Ashpalia
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Caged I am,

In these four walls,

I shudder sometimes,

When mother in-law calls.

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Broken I am,

In spirit and mind,

When hubby turns and says,

‘Are you crazy? Or blind?’

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Shattered I am,

Into a million pieces,

When parents mouth,

‘Don’t worry, it’s just a season!’

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Let me breathe,

Set me free,

Like a spirit untamed,

Let me fly.

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Let me believe,

I too can be loved,

Treasured and cherished,

Just the way I should.

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Let me be,

Please let me breathe,

Before my body is cold,

And wrapped in white,

I lie six feet underneath.

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17 responses to “Let Me Breathe”

  1. Moonmoon Chowdhury Avatar
    Moonmoon Chowdhury

    So poignant, Sheetal. Brought me to tears. So many women are stuck like this. 😞😞😞

    1. Sheetal Ashpalia Avatar
      Sheetal Ashpalia

      Thanks a lot my dear. It’s so true. Pray everyone gets the chance to breathe.

  2. Sai Avatar
    Sai

    You conveyed the trapped feel so well.

    1. Sheetal Ashpalia Avatar
      Sheetal Ashpalia

      Thank you so much. It means a lot coming from you.

  3. Nitika Sawhney Avatar
    Nitika Sawhney

    So beautifully written, Sheetal. And so very touching.

    1. Sheetal Ashpalia Avatar
      Sheetal Ashpalia

      Thanks a lot dear Nitika.

  4. Natasha Sequeira Avatar
    Natasha Sequeira

    True. ‘Let me be’ should be all ladies catchphrase

    1. Sheetal Ashpalia Avatar
      Sheetal Ashpalia

      Indeed my dear. Thank you for reading.

  5. Gowri Bhargav Avatar
    Gowri Bhargav

    Very true. This is a reality in many cases

    1. Sheetal Ashpalia Avatar
      Sheetal Ashpalia

      Yes, my dear. Sad yet true.

  6. Kirti V Avatar
    Kirti V

    Poignant and strong poem💚💚💚

    1. Sheetal Ashpalia Avatar
      Sheetal Ashpalia

      Thanks a lot Kirti

  7. Sonali Ray Avatar
    Sonali Ray

    Deep one sheetal💚

    1. Sheetal Ashpalia Avatar
      Sheetal Ashpalia

      Thank you so much dear Sonali. It means a lot from you.

  8. Pooja Mandla Avatar
    Pooja Mandla

    So touching💚

    1. Sheetal Ashpalia Avatar
      Sheetal Ashpalia

      Thank you so much Pooja

  9. Mumtaz N K Avatar
    Mumtaz N K

    A shocking and bone chilling piece, yes I guess Let me be should be a girl’s catchphrase. After all the domestication she undergoes to become what she isn’t.

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