The Hit Formula
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To the woman who sleeps with someone else's husband
Let me begin by saying - I understand human relationships are complex. I also understand one-night stands, flings, excitement those flings bring, sexual desires, desire to be wanted by men other than your own husband. What I don't understand - why you had no respect for me? Why you demeaned me, mocked my looks, made remarks about my intelligence? And why you chose to do all that for not one day but for years? Even when I was going through one miscarriage after another.
Now let me tell you how your actions ruined one woman's life beyond repair.
When you did all that my husband came home and repeated the same words and actions to deal with his own guilt. He objectified me - he inserted in me when you were not available. He mocked my looks - his exact words - I look like a chimpanzee when I wear a bright-coloured lipstick. You know, I can't look at any man now. He insulted my intelligence. He said I was good enough only to bag groceries at a supermarket. The list of insults is …
Now let me tell you how your actions ruined one woman's life beyond repair.
When you did all that my husband came home and repeated the same words and actions to deal with his own guilt. He objectified me - he inserted in me when you were not available. He mocked my looks - his exact words - I look like a chimpanzee when I wear a bright-coloured lipstick. You know, I can't look at any man now. He insulted my intelligence. He said I was good enough only to bag groceries at a supermarket. The list of insults is …
True -- persistence and determination will get you a long way if you're given the chance.
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DeleteThat was a lofty poetic sixer, Saru:) It crossed over the fence!!!Just lovely!
ReplyDeleteI am bowled over with your beautiful comment. Thanks Sir :)
Deletesixer of a poem! true! chance and confidence are two pillars of success :)
ReplyDeleteThanks a ton, Ankita!
DeleteLike the lady who commented before me said 'THIS IS A SIXER OF A POEM'. Brilliant Saru!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Red!
DeleteYour poem surely says a lot about the formula of success!
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Deletesure shot formula :)
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DeleteGreat Saru..SIXER it is..indeed...:-)
ReplyDeleteThanks Maniparna.
DeleteCricket and life's lessons. How well you write. Also, I love your creative photos.
ReplyDeleteThanks a ton, Rachna!
DeleteSuperb one
ReplyDeleteThank you, Vinisha!
DeletePositively beautiful Saru :)
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DeleteThat was a classic shot to six. Great one Saru and of course much much better than helicopter shot! ;)
ReplyDeleteLOL, thanks Krishna.
DeleteIt is indeed a sixer. Persistence is important but people often want everything in one stroke. Beautifully penned, Saru.
ReplyDeleteThat never happens, hard work is the key. Thanks for reading, Kiran,
DeleteThis is unique ! For a second, I thought that you wrote about Dhoni ! :)
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DeleteNicely words, Saru.
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DeleteSo Impressive, I'd love to learn it. Thanks for sharing this.
ReplyDeleteThanks for reading!
DeleteSome patience, some inspiration and some momentum is all what it takes. Very nice formula :-)
ReplyDeleteI hope it works for me.
DeleteWonderful verses Saru..Lovely post :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Nagini.
DeleteA Poem on Cricket ... this is definitely out of the box and so wonderfully unique :-) Being a big Cricket fan, I loved this a lot :-)
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear that. Thanks for reading, Amrit.
DeleteSaru, you have perfectly captured the thoughts and emotions of every such cricketer who despite being talented may not have got a chance to show it :). Lovely poem.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Aseem.
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