Pyre of celebration, Everting the human soul. Men called her names, Alas! No one paid heed to her toll. Cacophony of hungry hands, Unleashed the beast. Satiating the callous thirst, Wait! Her skin is not a feast. Can you wander on streets? Like a sparrow singing a song. She believed in freedom, in her wings, Sigh! Something went wrong. The charred men laughed loud, Pointing fingers at her. Illusion it seemed, Everything was blurred. Suddenly she realized, Then... She moaned, not for her, for them. Death it was, death; you don't condemn. Death of a soul, of a nation, Of everyone who did only see. Broken wings will soar again, Over dead she will not cease... *Inspired from Assam Molestation Case. *This poem has been written for my team, The Bengaluru Bloggers’ Bistro of the IBL – The Battle of Blogs, sponsored by WriteupCafe.com . Join in at the official website www.indianbloggersleague.com and the page on Facebook at
Perfect analogy. Will keep in mind. :)
ReplyDelete..............and it is said chase the butterflies(dreams)as a child chases them, full of laughter, enthusiasm, sparkle in the eyes, untiringly and without getting bored. Lovely poem Saru.
ReplyDeleteAhha ! GREAT :)
ReplyDeleteNice analysis of situations and well written as always !
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Saru! Just like the butterflies (dreams). :-)
ReplyDeleteWell said... Chase your dreams like butterflies :)
ReplyDeleteyou are right..I love that line..dreams are like butterflies..
ReplyDeleteHmm, sensible theory
ReplyDeletenicely said :)
ReplyDeleteSo true!
ReplyDeleteah! beautiful! and i second what kalpana says!
ReplyDeletethat makes sense...the last line is a quote in itself.
ReplyDeleteTrue that!
ReplyDeleteYou've to chase them with passion.
ReplyDeleteNeither too hard, nor leaving it to chance,
Why do you say... "Neither too hard"???
Ritz..
Sometimes we try too hard and loose perspective. For fresh ideas we have to be calm and enjoy the journey.
Deletewow it is inspiring :-)
ReplyDeleteLovely and Inspiring.. :)
ReplyDeleteOh yeah, you bet!
ReplyDeletewell versed !
ReplyDeletewell said :)
ReplyDeleteDream can also fly :)
ReplyDeleteLoved the lines.
You aid it all in so few words, Saru!
ReplyDeleteButterflies are delicate & colorful and so are Dreams!
ReplyDeleteMy we catch them! :)
Wow! beautiful !!
ReplyDeleterightly said :-)
ReplyDeleteVery true Saru :)
ReplyDeleteVery well said.
ReplyDeleteWell said ! True that :)
ReplyDeleteLovely thought
ReplyDeleteVery well said. :)
ReplyDeleteQuite inspiring.
ReplyDeletewell expressed and so true!
ReplyDeleteWell said. And dreams like butterflies are so difficult to catch, one can spend time just looking at them!
ReplyDeleteShort and stately
ReplyDeletebeautiful..!!
ReplyDeleteperfect!!
ReplyDeleteSo true!
ReplyDeleteSimply awesome!
ReplyDeletebeautiful words ...keep up your writing !!
ReplyDeletemagical!! :-)
ReplyDeleteQuite idealistic explanation! Nice line Saur!
ReplyDeleteHi Saru, These are two lines of a poem I remember, I do not know by whom. "Try out those wings and head for your star, no matter how far it may seem, go for the finest and best that you are, and dream the most wonderful dream." Loved your words. Practical and magical at the same time.
ReplyDeleteNice lines Saru . Precise !!
ReplyDeletesuper
ReplyDeletemotivating and uplifting :) and true :)
ReplyDeleteExactly!
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely thought. Truth written in every sentence!
ReplyDeleteWell written Saru!!
ReplyDeletevery well written .. motivating .....simply speechless ....
ReplyDeleteGreat lines! :)
ReplyDeleteBrilliant.
ReplyDeleteJust when I was unknowingly repeating the phrase 'follow the butterflies' in my mind for no reason. Loved it!
Very true...good one
ReplyDeletePerfect...
ReplyDeleteSo true...love the lines.
ReplyDeleteTrue and perfect lines poetess :)
ReplyDeleteWonderful analogy Saru... I remembered the "Holding the sand" analogy in Dil Chahta hai (Yes, I love that movie) :D
ReplyDeleteshort, simple and efficient one... very nice mam...
ReplyDelete@Everyone - Thank you so much for reading and sharing your views.
ReplyDeleteYa true with the right mix of planning and enthusiasm. :)
ReplyDeleteI like this quote by Langston Hughes
“Hold fast to dreams for if dreams die, life is a broken winged bird that cannot fly.”
-Langston Hughes