Seema Taneja
ah, they have not changed tracks
the taunts, the jibes, the smirks
the scathing comments, the ugly bickering
-the neighborhood woman’s spiteful words
I shudder, I cringe at the crass cacophony
.
it reminds me of another woman
-me,
hurling those abominable words at fellow women
judging them, berating them for defying traditions
little did I know then the trap patriarchy is
.
it’s discomfiting, embarrassing to admit the guilt
it’s difficult but I accept my imprudence, my folly.
peeling off the layers of toxicity, bit-by-bit
I aim to get rid of the pernicious misogyny
generations of social conditioning had imbued in me
.
learning to be empathetic and sensitive,
mindful, aware of the healing power of words
the new woman in me resolves
to write a new book for herself
for her sisters, and the future daughters
.
a story that posterity wouldn’t be ashamed to hear
when they rewind and replay, the voices should heal.
the path ahead is steep and precarious
falter I may but I will rise and walk again.
Join the march with me, will you?
The self realization and the quest to be a new woman… Loved it.
Thank you 😊
Realisation is the first step to improvement.Nice poem.
Thank you, ma’am 😊
I will join the march with you 💚💚
Self-realization takes us places!
Thank you, Nitika! 💚
Empathy and a united sisterhood are indeed so important for any hope of a better future for women.
Powerful poem, ma’am. 💚
Absolutely true. Thanks, Moonmoon 💚
Prophetic indeed. Beautiful words 💚💚
Thank you, Meha 💚
Count me in on that march, dear Seema Taneja. What a beautifully vivid and honest poem. Loved it.
Thank you so much, Natasha dear! 💚
Certainly, I shall join the march. So inspiring 💚. The most important first step; realisation. A memorable read👏👏👏
Thank you, Shweta. I am glad my thoughts resonated with you. 💚
Good read… Let’s march together 🙂
Thank you so much, Kirti. 💚
This is so true.. 💚💚together 😍
Thanks you, Sonali. 💚
So inspiring poem! Self-realization is the most important thing! A powerful read, indeed!💚💚
Thank you so much! 💚
Very inspiring, Ma’am!
Thank you so much, Sai. 💚
Beautiful. Yes. I will join the march
Thanks so much! 💚
A deeply thought provoking poem!
It’s not an autobiographical poem but yes, provoking introspection was the aim behind writing this. Thanks for reading, Mumtaz!