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I look at her with disgust
Her delicate lips emanating smoke
How can a woman behave this way
On her own life, doesn't she choke
Her plunging neckline is defying gravity
Giving me a glimpse of her ample breast
Seeing a lady in the semi naked form
How can men like me just stay at rest
Look at the bright red color of her lips
Maybe after all she is a whore
Such women need to be punished
Promiscuity is embedded in their core
That svelte curvaceous body of hers
Seems to be inviting all the attention
The way she seductively walks
Is what sex looks like in motion
Her loose dark hair swirls around her face
Their tickle she doesn't seem to mind
Why does she have to tempt people like me
To my lustful looks she seems to be blind
How can a woman be something like this
Isn't she supposed to be an innocent beauty
Looking at her smoking and drinking
Punishing her seems to be my duty
Then I stop and think for a while
Who am I to judge someone
On which rule book was it written
That women are not supposed to have some fun
Her clothes and habits do not define her
She might be a mother, a teacher or a nurse
She is living her life the way she wants to
Womanhood is not supposed to be a curse
If I get lecherous thoughts looking at her
Then something is wrong with my every word
There is nothing bad about what she is doing
For my thoughts, I'm the actual bastard
Written for Magpie Tales: Mag 282.
Super. Intense .awesome- every word. So rightly said! 'Being a woman is not a curse' is such a positive note. Let's spread this word to all the other bastards who look down upon women. I had been away from writing for a while, but I can never miss a read from when my favourite blogger moves her pen:) Also, Happy birthday girl (belated, Though. Sorry about that) .
ReplyDeleteLove, Rashmi
Thank you so much Rashmi! :)
DeleteI don't see the stopping and thinking happening in the world, though. Hopeful poem! :)
ReplyDeleteHopefully one day it does happen.
DeleteLove the way today's thought process is portrayed
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteBrilliant one Soumya! Of all the poems that I read on various blogs, you do the best job. Beautiful work. Superb! See - I can't stop admiring! :)
ReplyDeleteYou are way too kind my dear Parul :)
DeleteOh wow! Lady, I salute you for this poem. What an insight!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much.
DeleteWow ! While reading the beginning stanzas I was thinking myself that WHY IS THIS GUY JUDGING THE GIRL? I know these kind of thoughts come in every guys brain but may be others are wrong but who are to punish them and think such rubbish things. But, I sincerely salute you(as Independence Day is near) for the ending. We men are that kind of creatures and it will take far more than some poem and words to make us straight. But, here's a beginning :) Strongly support these kind of thoughts.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Darshith.
DeleteWell written. Alas, we are a prisoner of our conditioning. Most would jump to conclusion that way even women.
ReplyDeleteSadly, yes.
DeleteReally liked the metre and pace of this poem, Soumya. I think you've nailed the subject pretty well and done a great job with the stream of consciousness concept!
ReplyDeleteThank you my darling!
DeleteIn a word, intriguing...
ReplyDeleteGood enough :)
Deleteawesome
ReplyDeleteThank you Bhargav.
DeleteIf every man had such realization there would be no rapes and molestation. But you find a girl who wears what she feels like and she is labeled easy. Very well written and hard hitting Soumya.
ReplyDeleteThanks for reading Harini.
DeleteI wish everyone would mind their own business, life would be so peaceful for women.
ReplyDeleteIf only.
DeleteIntense! The heavy pale of judgment which labels give.
ReplyDeleteSadly, they still exist.
DeleteI guess it's the point when he decides to turn back, he becomes a real true human being! The very ability to think logically is the sign of a human. Very well written!
ReplyDeleteThank you Uma.
DeleteNo this one ROARED
ReplyDeleteThank you Nikita!
DeleteI love how your poetry not just makes all the sense in the world, but also how beautifully you make it rhyme <3 I'm still in awe of you :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much darling! And I shall always be in awe of you! <3
DeleteSoumaya, the poem is brilliantly composed. Each and every word conveys the depth of the emotions .
ReplyDeleteThank you Usha ma'm.
DeleteYour poem, like always, leaves me speechless. Such a strong message, wrapped in rhymes. You are awesome :-D
ReplyDeleteThe feeling sure is mutual :)
DeleteWell written Soumya. A powerful message there :)
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