#PicturePrompt – What do you See?

Published on by balroop singh
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A Daughter

I can’t speak but
I feel suffocated.
The arms that are meant to cuddle, to nurture,
Feel like brambles but
I can’t speak.

I yearn for
The tender warmth of your womb,
When our breathing balanced
And your hopes soared,
I could hear you.

Why blame me for what I am?
Wasn’t it your choice?
Weary of societal jibes,
You too wanted a son.

So what if I’m the fourth child
Will you smother me in your arms?
For hours I keep crying for you but
I can’t speak.

When I learn your language,
I’ll support you, mama, I’ll speak for you
Together, we’ll fight the fears and threats.
Together, we’ll redefine our freedom.
© Balroop Singh

Thanks to Sajde for the inspiration – #Whatdoyousee – 276.

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38 thoughts on “#PicturePrompt – What do you See?”

  5. Waouh Balroop, you wrote a moving and empowering poem at the same time. Some women can make a difference even when the odds are low.

    Sending you warm wishes and may you have a nice day.

  11. Your poem, Balroop, brought to mind the tragic result of China’s One Child Policy. Boys grew up as “little emperors,” and as adults, a shortage of young women forced many of them to look internationally for brides.

    Your poem is very poignant, and unfortunately, it has parallels in real life. 🐣🐥

  15. This poem reminded me of a news I saw today- of a girl whose father left because she was a girl child. She promised her mother that she’d take care of her when she grew up (just like the last lines of the poem) and today, she passed the civil services exam to join the IAS.

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