Taboo (The curse of being a girl)

by Bhavin   Oct 11, 2007


(This poem has been written from the viewpoint of a girl. In this era, where people are opting for male heirs, the girl foetuses are being destroyed. This heartwrenching poem speaks the agonies of being a girl. I hope this poem can inspire people to change their attitude towards a girl child.)

A couple of decades ago
You entered the labour room
With nervousness and excitement
You felt a flower was ready to bloom.

You secretly wished and prayed
"I hope it's a baby boy."
You thought it would unlock
The doors of unseen joy.

To your horror, you became numb
When you found I was born
As I had shattered all your dreams
And all your hopes were torn.

You looked sad as I took birth
And you wished I was no more
You silently shed bitter tears
As I locked your happiness door.

You brought me up as an unwanted duty
You looked sad and bemused
I craved for your love and care
But all I got was abuse.

I pleaded to God to answer me
The reason for your bad behaviour
I bore the brunt of step-motherly treatment
With no friend, guide or saviour.

Now I realise my mistake
The crime of being a girl
I feel guilty for being a taboo
That made your happiness null.

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  • 15 years ago

    by kelleyana

    This is indeed a sad write. I have known for a short while, that even in 2008, in certain countries being a girl is a tort. Unfortunately even the government knows about all this, yet it gives little or no attention to educates its people. When will all those men sees that a boy or a girl baby is just a baby, and no one know what the future holds.
    Bhavin, thanks for writing about this issue, at the same time it would be great, if also in your country, or other countries who'd the same practices could read these sad words of yours, maybe they'll take heed,
    kel.

  • 16 years ago

    by Gary Jurechka

    Wow. This is a smewhat shocking revelation- I didn't realize this type of thought still prevailed. It is an issue that demands attention. I am impressed at your ability to write from an unusual viewpoint, not only that of a girl, but a newborn at that. The only problem with bringing up moral and social issues is that there's a fine line between expressing the issue and being preach-y about it. I am glad to see you can bring up these issues in a subtle yet powerful way without being preachy. As for the poem, the rhyme is great (some unique ones-though the last stanza needs a rhyme to be consistent with the pattern set in the other stanzas, may wish to revise some part of that one stanza, just a suggestion to strengthen the piece), the flow again very smooth, and some great images. You've displayed a wide and effective range of emotions. This poem brings a message, an awareness and it makes the reader care. Sometimes as much as we want to change the world it is hard to get the messages and meanings across, but we can still try, and if even one person is affected, then the poem has accomplished it's purpose. You have very grand and noble intentions and are quite sincere and selfless, that with your ability and talent (which will only continue to grow the more you write) may just indeed allow you and your poetry to be a force to be reckoned with in this beautiful world with it's imperfect society. A great piece here, Bhavin.

    Write On-

    Gary

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