Ravindra K Kapoor Poet Free verse

The Dreams of a Lady Stone Breaker

I got the inspiration to write this Poem from a picture published on face book of a lady stone breaker as per URL given below
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1781024618826774&set=a.1379567658972474.1073741827.100007577587963&type=3&theater


The dreams of a lady stone breaker 
.
I keep hammering the stones
Till they break into pieces 
From morning till evening 
While keeping myself mum
So that my child 
Tied on my back
May not get disturb, sad and cry.  01
.
Then only I get
Some money to survive
The next twenty four hours 
Not for myself but
For this small child 
To feed him some milk and bread. 02
.
But to live and survive 
Is not that easy
That one gets work 
Everyday  
After breaking 
All these stones
I hardly get some time 
To pass it
With satisfaction and at ease. 03
.
I do not know 
How and what happiness is 
But when I get some work
Then I feel as if 
My prayers are accepted 
I tomorrow I shall not be
wandering here and there
To search some job
Then what I feel and reflect
on my face
Perhaps would be 
What you call happiness 
The happiness of getting a job. 04
.
Just that is my wealth
My dream and 
My wishes
To live and survive.
Your happiness 
Would be something different
But that
I do not know. 05

Ravindra K Kapoor 
18 12. 2016 

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Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen December 27, 2016 at 5:19 AM Very nice. Perspective on life is individual and is born out of our experiences. You have a wonderful way of observing and capturing life with words. (I thought I'd stop by now that I am visiting Poetry Soup, again, for a bit. Keep me posted on your new album. Congratulations.) Ravindra K Kapoor January 2, 2017 at 2:41 AM How wonderful to see you back dear friend Dane on PS. Your words are very true. I always try to see things from the other's point of view also. It is so nice of you to drop in on my page dear friend. More on your page soon. Love and best wishes always..Ravindra K Kapoor

Anne-Lise Andresen December 19, 2016 at 6:17 AM - A beautiful poem, Ravindra - Best wishes for a peaceful and beautiful Christmas to you and your family :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Ravindra K Kapoor December 19, 2016 at 11:14 PM Thanks dear friend for your kind words and seasons Greetings. Merry Christmas to you dear friend. More on your page soon. Love and best wishes always...Ravindra

Ravindra K Kapoor December 18, 2016 at 11:48 AM The colors and scope of our dreams differ from person to person. The simple wishes and dreams of a lady stone breaker would give you an idea of this. With Best wishes to all my friends for a Merry Christmas and New Year 2017....Ravindra K Kapoor