Red riddle

She came into the world 

With a faint cry

Her eyes shined through the baby quilt 

Her smile spread joy all over

Peals of laughter 

Patter of her tiny feet

Happiness flowing

Like a waterfall

 Her youth heralded

By the red trickle

Forbidden now to giggle

Boundaries drawn

A five day period ostracism 

Eclipsed from fun prism

Empowered to bring in a new life

But her own life became a riddle.

– Pradnya Surve

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6 responses to “Red riddle”

  1. That was a short poem, revealing a hurting reality. So much changes after puberty, for a girl.

  2. Such a sad reality. Beautifully portrayed, ma’am. <3

  3. No words. A sad truth

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