Sheetal Ashpalia
Caged I am,
In these four walls,
I shudder sometimes,
When mother in-law calls.
.
Broken I am,
In spirit and mind,
When hubby turns and says,
‘Are you crazy? Or blind?’
.
Shattered I am,
Into a million pieces,
When parents mouth,
‘Don’t worry, it’s just a season!’
.
Let me breathe,
Set me free,
Like a spirit untamed,
Let me fly.
.
Let me believe,
I too can be loved,
Treasured and cherished,
Just the way I should.
.
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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So poignant, Sheetal. Brought me to tears. So many women are stuck like this. 😞😞😞
Thanks a lot my dear. It’s so true. Pray everyone gets the chance to breathe.
You conveyed the trapped feel so well.
Thank you so much. It means a lot coming from you.
So beautifully written, Sheetal. And so very touching.
Thanks a lot dear Nitika.
True. ‘Let me be’ should be all ladies catchphrase
Indeed my dear. Thank you for reading.
Very true. This is a reality in many cases
Yes, my dear. Sad yet true.
Poignant and strong poem💚💚💚
Thanks a lot Kirti
Deep one sheetal💚
Thank you so much dear Sonali. It means a lot from you.
So touching💚
Thank you so much Pooja
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.