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Brothels Have Closed

Brothels have closed now what? Does anybody care? Did anybody think about the hapless women living there What about them? What will they do now for two square meals a day? Many saddled with children Can they go back home? Will their families and society accept them That too with their children? Will anybody give them a job? For some it maybe a great relief But even they Where will they go back is the question Most of them uneducated Inducted into this trade while young Whole life lays in front of them Many have only one option- To die Along with their children. 19th February 2021

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Date: 2/20/2021 10:07:00 AM
Rama, It's so right to feel this polarizing poem. 'What will they do now for two square meals a day?' Such an interesting phrase. Sadly, there will never be a perfect retirement for the oldest profession. -Richard
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Rama Balasubramanian
Date: 2/20/2021 11:06:00 AM
Yes, sad indeed. Thanks for reading and commenting. Have a great day ahead friend. Take care, Rama
Date: 2/20/2021 9:03:00 AM
This is indeed a sad situation because it is a fact that if people do not respect you they won't respect your children either. You put your children in jeopardy when you do business that is questionable. Good job here. God Bless, JB
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Date: 2/20/2021 11:14:00 AM
Many are forced to do it for two square meals a day. Others are forced into it, sold, kidnapped they have no choice. Thanks for your uplifting comments. Have a great day ahead friend. Take care, Rama
Date: 2/19/2021 7:18:00 PM
You are so right to ask the questions, Rama, great poetry, to bring it's attention to the poetic world..
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Rama Balasubramanian
Date: 2/20/2021 11:11:00 AM
Thanks for your uplifting comments. Have a great day ahead friend. Take care, Rama
Date: 2/19/2021 1:25:00 PM
True! There is a real concern there. They should be treated as sex workers, legitimised and provided for! The problem is the stigma that comes with it. Very well done!
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Rama Balasubramanian
Date: 2/20/2021 11:11:00 AM
Thanks for your uplifting comments. Have a great day ahead friend. Take care, Rama
Date: 2/19/2021 11:52:00 AM
You have hit on something important here, Rama. What WILL happen to those women?! And you're right that nobody cares -- at least nobody inclined to and able to do something about/for them. Important message here. Speaks volumes. Kudos, Gershon
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Rama Balasubramanian
Date: 2/20/2021 11:09:00 AM
Thanks for your uplifting comments. Have a great day ahead friend. Take care, Rama
Date: 2/19/2021 11:03:00 AM
- I fear they will end up on the street - A great poem, Rama - Best wishes in the contest :) - Have a lovely weekend :) - // Anne-Lise :)
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Rama Balasubramanian
Date: 2/20/2021 11:11:00 AM
Thanks for your uplifting comments. Have a great weekend ahead friend. Take care, Rama
Date: 2/19/2021 10:29:00 AM
Brothels can cause disease. Society is at fault for not providing for them.. ~~
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Date: 2/20/2021 11:07:00 AM
I agree. Thanks for reading and commenting. Have a great day ahead friend. Take care, Rama

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