Love My Jhansi
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Warriors in us,
When time comes, we fight our fiercest battle
to protect who we love!
A dainty lass, cocooned by mother’s care,
and father’s protective arms,
grew up gleeful and merry, humming melodies and frolicking carefree
in the lap of bountiful nature,
Nobody told her she was the most captivating beauty ever existed!
But when a Prince trotted by, and caught glimpse of an exquisite vision,
he couldn’t but fall in love, with the breathtaking beauty, body and soul.
The Prince recognized his destiny,
he was certain that this symbol of elegance, he was waiting for,
And didn’t waste a moment begging for her hand,
It all sounds surreal, sometimes life is stranger than fairytale.
The exquisitely alluring queen lived a blissful life with her King,
Until one day life brought something utterly tragic and unforeseen -
The young King left her alone in this world with an infant child.
The Princess became a real Queen,
not only occupying a jewel-encrusted throne,
and wearing a tiara with Rubies and Diamonds,
safeguarding the country with a powerful hand,
defending the needy and the weak.
In her twenties, she transformed herself
into the lion-hearted protector of the land.
The demure, bashful Princess mustered her
entire strength, her indomitable spirit,
She decided to turn herself into the Warrior Queen,
on a horseback,
wore a warrior suit, carried her husband’s sword.
It really happened, soon her land,
her Jhansi, was attacked by foreign powers.
The Lioness Queen was undaunted and fearless,
her sole goal was to protect the people from the enemy relentless.
With blessings from her beloved parents,
and undying love for her deceased husband,
The Warrior Queen went to the battlefield with her greatest power,
with supreme might.
With a child on her back, she jumped on the loyal horse,
She fought until her last drop of blood was shed
on the soil of her dearest Jhansi.
Alive is the Warrior Queen, in the ever-chanted
melodious strains sung by her people.
They sing the song of a Warrior Queen
who was as ornately beautiful as a dainty Rose,
and as valiantly courageous as the Mother Earth.
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)
Originally Written For Warrior Contest (Title: A Warrior Queen)
Sponsor: Silent One
FIRST PLACE
For "L" Old Or New Poetry Contest (Title:Lionhearted)
Sponsor: Constance La France
FIRST PLACE
For "Meaning Of Love" Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Anoucheka Gangabissoon
FIRST PLACE
Copyright © Malabika Ray Choudhury | Year Posted 2021
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