I dream of a world where humanity resides
Where there is no acrimony towards the fairer sex
Where rape has become an obsolete word
Violence and abuse are things unknown.
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A mockery it may seem on this planet
Here women are proving themselves everyday
Fighting for their “human being ” status
( Millions are dying as foetus ).
Here they are ogled even in ‘burquas’
Every step being criticized
They falter to purse their dreams
( Oh ! Women ! you even dare to dream ! )
Weaker sex we are , having our follies
Still we have fire in our eyes
Strength to create and nurture
( The joy of creating life , next to God )
” Frailty , thy name is woman “
Wrong was the ‘bard of Avon’
Wife, sister , daughter , mother
( Eternity is another name for her. )
Written as a tribute to all women on the eve of International Women’s Day . The UN theme for International Women’s Day 2014 is “Equality for Women is Progress for All”
I dream of this day, too! Thanks!
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The majority of women are still repressed in the world today.There is still a long road ahead to equality and freedom.
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Equality and freedom for all women is still a dream..a very distant one 😦
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Saying a woman is frail.. that’s just an excuse to keep her out — making her a victim — just minimize her… in reality women are strong, and violence is the strongest signature of weakness in my view… (and fortunately a lot of men understand that too)… great poem 🙂
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You’re absolutely right… and thanks for the comment 🙂
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Oh, what a strong poem in honor of this day. I really like “Eternity is another name for her.” Yes, oh yes.
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Thanks Mary.. 🙂
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I think what I most admire in women is their spirits which will rise up to fling off oppression over and over………..you have written a wonderful tribute to womanhood. Thank you!
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thanks for those nice appreciating words Sherry… 🙂
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How right you are! I thank God you are a writer.
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Thanks for the appreciation Susan 🙂
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just today in the sermon our pastor mentioned that at the moment there are more people enslaved as ever before in history…many of them women sold as sex slaves – it is terrible and def. we physically are weaker than men but in other areas have our own strength..thanks for raising your voice..
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It is really heart-rending to know about this dreadful fact Claudia !…. 😦 what I feel that we all should raise our voice against this inhuman practice..
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love this celebration of strength to create and nurture…may the Bard be wrong…a great write up Maniparna…
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Thank you Sumana di.. 🙂
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i like eternity as a name for her…i def dont see women as weak….they have strengths in areas i never will as a man…i think their is beauty in our differences….but def agree that women should not be objects or demeaned…or that anyone should be….and def an end to rape…ugh
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Thanks Brian for sharing your wonderful thought…hope one day all men would learn to think in this way…
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Wonderfully written ! we need to change the world , the hapless condition of countless women otherwise a particular ‘women’s day’ will remain a farce for us all .
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Very well said..thanks for commenting 🙂
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Beautifully written Maniparna…loved it 🙂
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Thanks a lot Bushra 🙂 Happy women’s day
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Very good post for the occasion!
Happy Women’s day to you!
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Thanks Indrani and same to you 🙂
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Lovely poem:) we are still fighting for the human being status. So true!
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Yes… and celebrating a day for women remains the biggest farce…anyway..Happy Women’s day and thanks for the appreciation 🙂
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Love your poem and wish you a Happy Women’s Day 🙂
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Thanks Uma , Happy Women’s Day…. 🙂
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A fitting tribute on woman’s day. My observations with budding corporate executives reveals women are keen learners and consistently doing better than the young men. On a lighter note may I share the much loved Harry Bella number 🙂
Have a lovely day!
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Thanks a lot Dilip….love the song 😀
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Wonderful poem indeed…women r eternal!
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Thank you Amrita…. 🙂
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We are the ones who carry all the burden on our shoulders without a hint of pain. We take pride in what we are. Wish others take us in the right spirit.
Beautiful poem.
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Thanks Saru , I hope so, too 🙂
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Maniparna, Your words truly reflect the power of women. I do see a lot of change, but we still need a long way to go to reach the goal. Empowerment of women (as RG says 🙂 ) shall be the ultimate aim.
Thanks for sharing the post on this wonderful day.
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We definitely need a lot of change..especially need to change the mind-set of our male counterparts ( not all of them , I must mention ) 🙂
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🙂 Agree.
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Lovely words!
The weaker sex, they call us. But we aren’t. Women are the strongest… She is an embodiment of love. Also, those who love selflessly can never be weak.
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Absolutely…Happy Women’s day Namrata 🙂
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A very same to you dear. 🙂
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Thanks for the tag and sharing your wonderful story…darun laglo.. 🙂 will definitely write a post and share 🙂
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It was such a heart touching poem that you penned Mani..Loved it. Keep the spirit high. I also am hoping that a day will come that we will consider everyone equal 🙂
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Let’s hope for the best..hail to womanhood 🙂
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Beautifully written! I pray this dream comes true soon…
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Thank you so much.. 🙂
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Oh that was beautiful! and I hope your prayer comes true… really hope for it..
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Thanks Seeta 🙂
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this is beautiful composition !
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Thanks Ankur 🙂
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A beautiful, thought provoking and powerful poem! A poem everyone should read, men and women, a poem that is necessary, specially here in India. Thank you so much for speaking up for all the women who cannot. That makes you a heroine! We, those of us who are empowered, must fight for those who are not. We are all sisters, and we must act like it and take care of each other! Thank you for this! 🙂
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You are so supportive and full of hope Line . I really wish all women would think in the way you do…lots of love and wishing you a happy Women’s Day 🙂 …
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“Frailty thy name is woman” pretty much sums athe condition of women. Beautifully penned!
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Thanks Khushboo 😀
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This is a beautiful composition!
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Thanks for the appreciation… Happy Women’s Day 🙂 …
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