Being Woman


Rush of life,
Without a pause in a day.
Maddening crowd calls,
My name in dark alleys.

I run fast, I don't stop,
They chase me in neon lights.
High heeled shoes, pastel dress,
Life is a constant fight.

Let me go far away,
No rules, No truth either.
Tossing the tides away,
I wanna surf, I need a breather.

Judge me not, 
I'm a mom, I'm a daughter.
I'm the woman of today,
I walk on troubled waters.

For what I do to pace up,
Drop few drops of bliss.
Better still...
a touch, a hug or a kiss.

Comments

  1. Nice one once again :)
    Well, although I believe being women or being men, it is tough either way in the current age!

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    1. Yeah, it's really tough to keep pace these days...Thanks for reading Sumit!

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  2. I waited long for few drops of bliss, but I guess we all have to find our way eventually. At the end of the day, we all are alone. But what a poem, the metaphor -- drops of bliss is splendid!

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    1. We are alone and we should be alone at times to introspect. We have to accept some truths which are often laid under the wraps of hope. Glad you liked the metaphor. Thanks for reading Jenny!

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  3. Very well expressed Saru Ji. Today's world is so fast paced,so mechanical, you are always running from pillar to post chasing your dreams or fulfilling your responsibilities & commitments - there is no time to relax, hold hands,hug or kiss ! Its a mad mad mad world :) Happy Pongal & Sankaranti.

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    1. It's a mad, mad world and we have to make constant efforts to appreciate when the ladies in our lives are doing for us. A hug or a kiss would go a long way.

      Happy Pongal and Sankarati to you and your family Sir. :)

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  4. If only the world( or India) understands...

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  5. True, Every woman can relate these words to oneself. Lovely

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  6. Ah - nice writing. I know the feeling.

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  7. Lovely words! My fav lines are "I'm the woman of today,
    I walk on troubled water"

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  8. For what I do to pace up,
    Drop few drops of bliss.
    Better still...
    a touch, a hug or a kiss...


    Lovely poetry Saru.

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  9. Saru this was just the apt description of a busy modern women in a poetic verse!Everyone yearns for a touch , hug or a kiss to stay connected:)

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    1. Absolutely, anything as a token of appreciation. Thanks for reading Sir.

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  10. Lovely poem Saru! especially loved the last stanza...
    *Hugs*

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  11. A lovely poem. Back to your blog after a long time. Now reading up what I've missed. :)

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  12. The reality of a woman's life :) lovely.

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  13. this should be published in newspapers and our education books !

    too good Saru !

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    1. Thank you Rahul for your generous comment. *Humbled*

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  14. loved it loved it loved it -beautifully penned :) :)

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  15. For what I do to pace up,
    Drop few drops of bliss.
    Better still...
    a touch, a hug or a kiss...



    WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW cant's say more

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  16. Hugs your way Saru.. and as you say yes touch-hug and kis for the lovely ladies and God bless them all


    Bikram's

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    1. Thanks, it means a lot for all of us to be acknowledged or appreciated for our efforts. :)

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  17. The final stanza is so touching and apt. I may never completely understand the struggles a woman has to go through every single day but I will try my best not to add to it. :)

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    1. And that makes you a wonderful person Akshay. You have the ability of understanding everything and a willingness to adapt. :)

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  18. Great and interesting post. I like it.
    I also invite you to my blog. ;)
    Yours. Have a nice day.
     
    You can also find me on the fanpage and keep track of my work:
    https://www.facebook.com/pages/In-another-light/413836138693856?ref=stream ;]

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  19. So beautifully worded...I wish i was as gifted as you!

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    1. You are, there is no need to wish for what you already have...:)

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  20. Hi Saru.. an awesome composition to describe the woman of today..

    conclusion was rather beautiful..

    Good one.. keep writing..

    Regards,

    Deepak

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    1. Even I like the concluding part. Thanks for reading and welcome here :)

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  21. We just hope to get the freedom to walk with the pace, & these monsters could get some brain.
    Keep it up!

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    1. Actually, it's about how women work hard in day to day life and we should appreciate them. Thanks for reading Gayatri.

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  22. For what I do to pace up,
    Drop few drops of bliss.
    Better still...
    a touch, a hug or a kiss...

    My favourite lines. As if it was written for me. Thanks for sharing!

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    1. I guess, most of us love this part of the poem. We can very easily dedicate it to you Meenakshi. Thanks for reading :)

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  23. Profound.
    Elegant style of writing.
    Bow

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  24. Very well written, Saru. I liked the third stanza very much..stay blessed dear! :)

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  25. Hi Saru,

    Another good post coming from you. :)

    Point well made. I think everyone has a right to live and lead life just as a normal individual should lead. There should not be a feeling of Us vs. Them between the 2 genders.
    We are over complicating simple issues and blowing them out of proportion, all because of that all-destroying ego, which eats everything like a termite.

    Regards

    Jay
    My Blog | My FB Page

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    1. Jay, honestly there are not many males out there who appreciate what their mother/sister/wife does. They take them for granted. I agree we over-hype this topic but all this for some acknowledgment. :)

      Thanks for reading and it's always good to read your views :)

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    2. Indeed, Saru, there aren't too many but sometimes out-of-the-blue one does find some gems of personality. I guess it's got more to do with upbringing and once the child grows up, the social circle and peer group the child lives in.

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    1. LOL! Seriously, all my blogger friends are way too generous. :) Thanks Ritesh, truly humbling :)

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  27. no time to stop and smell the roses in this fast-paced world. But i think we all should make time for it consciously. Loved your poem.

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    1. Yeah, I always take some time out, it rejuvenates me. Thanks for liking the poem.:)

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  28. I liked the lovely ending....all lines make sense...liked it

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  29. Lovely coinage of words! Today's woman is definitely to be honored!

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    1. Yes, women should be honored irrespective of generation. Thanks for reading Danny!

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  30. "I walk on troubled waters..."--- This talks about the strength of a woman! Wow....
    Loved this, Saru!!

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    1. It is really difficult to be a woman and specially when you have a family to take care of. Thanks for liking it Ma'am. :)

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  31. Lovely poem Saru! As Panchali said, I too loved this line "I walk on troubled waters.."

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  32. The whole poem is a beautiful expression...you choose such apt words to convey your feelings & they resonate with us all.

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  33. Mmm! They do say that to be a woman, you need to be able to walk on water :) To be a modern woman, maybe you do need to be able to walk on troubled waters :)

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    1. I loved what you have written Sir. Thank you for understand and of course for reading :)

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  34. Quite mundane on the face of it, but divinely sublime inside!
    Only Saru could write it!!

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    1. Sir, you are way too generous with your comments :) Thank you so much for the huge appreciation you pour in...:)

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  35. Nicely expressed and though every one is playing there various characters in life, but yes women have more roles to play.

    Keep good work going!!!

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  36. this is your first poem i have read,nicely expressed,well done,joining you on GFC.

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  37. A lovely poem..you described all of us..the way we feel and how we go on with life...loved the way you mentioned the crisp sweetness yet the bold commitment of women..

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    1. I loved the last line of your comment, not for being a compliment but how you put the gist in one line. Thanks for reading Richa :)

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  38. " Tossing the tides away,
    I wanna surf, I need a breather. "
    this is what i call an extremely great piece of work... life takes our exams too from time to time
    in my words " life is a battle. sometimes it is enemy , sometimes it is friend. we have to fight this battle by wearing a smile on our face irrespective of the circumstances.."

    very fine writing mam...

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    1. Yes, we have to face life to know its meaning. Thanks for liking the poem and for your lovely comment. :)

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  39. Lovely lines, Saru. It does make total sense to us; we can all relate to it. :)

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  40. Your first three para's depict the tough life faced by both Men and Women. Your last 2 shows how its even tougher for women in today's times. Through these phases, all it matters is a time of togetherness with loved ones and we are ready to fight another day :)

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    1. Very well said Binu, can't agree with you more :) Thanks for reading :)

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  41. I loved the lines. Reading your work after such a long time. Happy new year :)
    Being a woman is indeed difficult, and you put it all together so well!

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    1. Thank you and happy new year to you too Juhi.

      Welcome back :)

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  42. How beautiful! Loved the last para Saru, that is really all we need :)

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    1. True, that's what we all need. Thanks for reading Arti :)

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  43. Poignant...I don't think I can say any further :)

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  44. love it... don't know what more to say..

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