Rapestry For Aruna Shanbaug

Like a dove I judiciously played the role That humanity has called me to The tranquil and peace is limitless Every stride taken A new day to entrench memories In the hearts of the weak Hoping my smile gives them strength Just like another of those days I went about my daily task Until lightning struck like wildfire My gentle strength weakened Crushed like a molten magma Over four decades later In a vegetative state condemned Because of a callous oppressor Six feet under to be deposited so-hanial-bharta-wa-mi-ki Left to walk free And pains etched in the hearts Of all that loved and cared for me