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My Country is in distress,
                                   My Jhansi, the land which
                                   I will protect - promised to 
                                          my late husband. 
                          These countrymen are like my children. 
                           I will defend them as I would shield 
                                                  my own.  
                   
                         I was a cheerful little girl, frolicking carefree
                                   and twirling blithe..among
                         the hills and dales. The ravishing young Prince
                               trotted by on the horseback, saw me.
                   
                                It was a love at first sight - I believe. 
                                        He went to my parents,
                                 and asked for my hand in marriage. 
                                      My parents blessed us for a 
                                         wonderful life together. 

                                But alas! My dearest husband fell sick
                       and passed away when our child was only an infant!
                                He believed in me, he trusted Jhansi
                                       would be safe in my care!

                                       Life was not easy for me. I 
                               became the "Rani", but foreign enemies 
                                  were lurking around! They wanted 
                                    to capture Jhansi..they thought 
                           a fragile woman was not capable of a fierce fight. 

                                     I am Lakshmibai, Rani of Jhansi! 
                                    I will shed every drop of my blood
                                       to fight for the country I love!
                                Here is the sword my husband carried...
                            Here is the horse loyal to him in every danger.
                 
                                      I glimpse a ruthless long battle 
                                     on our way, My people with me, 
                                                I am not alone!
                                  I will cherish their love, I pray to God,
                                            defeat is not an option. 

                               I am prepared to win or die - to lay my life, 
                              For my people, come death, come any strife!


Reference: Lakshmibai, the Rani of Jhansi was an Indian queen of the Maratha princely state of Jhansi in North India. She was one of the leading figures of the Indian Rebellion of 1857 and became a symbol of resistance. (Wikipedia)



                                               January 10, 2022
                        For " My Significant 2021 Poem" Poetry Contest
                                          Sponsor: Beata Augustin
                                                 SECOND PLACE
           

Inspired by "Queen Of Jhansi" for  "L" Old Or New Poetry Contest (Lionhearted) :                                   
                                      Sponsor: Constance La France
                                             Posted on: 9/14/2021
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