Little Courage

One day on the streets of Delhi
I was passing under a Bridge
A crowd was gathered
Beating a woman with sticks.
Upon inquiring I was told
She had stolen food from a local store
Robbing for her hungry kids a shame, no more.

There suddenly appeared a girl of 7 or 8
Who stood between her mother and the crowd
And told them they should let the woman go
She had four mouths to feed and a 
drunken husband at her door.

That day I learnt what courage was all about
A little girl of 7 or 8 hugged her mother
A crowd dispersed my heart was touched
The scene now playing in my mind
I asked myself if I could show an iota of bravery
that she had shown, sadly my answer was no
I made up my mind I would help her kind some more.


06.09.2020
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Allison Avatar
September 12, 2020 at 12:09 PM
what an incredible story in so many ways Carol thanks so much for sharing i am sure the experience changed your life forever. congrats on your win:-) hugs jan xx
Mitra Avatar
September 12, 2020 at 6:24 PM
Yes Jan this did....on so many levels.....why does life treat us so differently if we are children of the same God?? Thanks dear Jan.
Goldsmith Avatar
September 11, 2020 at 12:18 PM
Congratulations on your win. A wonderful write/poem. Life is a big teacher. We learn and then we can make changes. Helping others is part of life. Enjoy your win and day..............
Mitra Avatar
September 11, 2020 at 6:33 PM
Thanks Paula....and yes to all of the above.
Ray Choudhury Avatar
September 10, 2020 at 3:29 PM
Congratulations, Carol, for your win with such an inspiring poem. Your story is real, and touching! Reminds me of "Les Miserables". Love, Mala
Mitra Avatar
September 10, 2020 at 7:02 PM
Thanks Malabika.....much love:)
Michael Avatar
September 6, 2020 at 6:29 AM
Nice one...but I'm sure you could muster the courage when it comes to life or death...
Mitra Avatar
September 6, 2020 at 8:16 AM
Yes courage to live a life.
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