The Other

Her love may cause strife

At times she remains as faithful as a pious wife

Without her you will find no spice in life

Yet she is famous to be a double edged knife

A mother she is

The care-giver and a fountain of bliss

Religions praise her declaring that paradise lies under her feet

To protect her progeny always ready to fight and defeat

Her beauty has empowered creativity

A poet's imagination becomes fertile with her entity

Sad though she had to fight for ages for equality

Some religions entitle her as being the doorway to prosperity

Wearing her veil she hides her sorrow

Her being is considered by some male-chauvinists as hollow

She was as if created to act as a shadow

Her stories prick and hurt like a poisonous arrow

Condemned to her duty she has accepted imprisonment

A daughter, a sister, a wife and a mother lie in that assortment

Consider her not to be the other

She is your partner...
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Agustin Avatar
November 5, 2024 at 7:26 PM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
U.D Palawon  Avatar
February 15, 2020 at 4:21 AM
A make revolutionary change for gender equality and humanity. Love this. Keep it up my friend. Sunita UPD. Glad to meet another from our country MRU :D
A   Avatar
February 28, 2016 at 7:07 AM
Shah, Enjoyed the way you expressed every line. Please keep writing, hope to see a new one from you again. LOVE LINDA
Ashrafi Avatar
August 18, 2016 at 7:39 PM
Thanks Linda...thanks for the encouragement..
A  Avatar
January 5, 2016 at 12:36 AM
Shah, enjoyed reading your poem. Hugs **SKAT**
Ashrafi Avatar
August 18, 2016 at 7:39 PM
Thanks SKAT
Horsman Avatar
September 7, 2013 at 10:13 AM
such profoundness here, a joy to read...
Ashrafi Avatar
August 18, 2016 at 7:38 PM
Thanks Harry,,,you are welcome..
Thomas Avatar
August 30, 2013 at 9:08 AM
Wow this is a excellent poem,,,, its very deep & emotionally stirring. It speaks for the unspoken!!! Beautifully written & said thankyou for sharing shah Jehan....I love it!!! Cheriex
Ashrafi Avatar
August 18, 2016 at 7:38 PM
thanks, Cherie..I really appreciate it...
Phillips Avatar
August 20, 2013 at 7:13 PM
Nice poem reminding us of good relationship.
Ashrafi Avatar
August 21, 2013 at 6:03 PM
thanks Christine to appreciate it
Lamoureux Avatar
August 20, 2013 at 7:00 PM
This would have been a great poem for my girl Rising contest. An excellent and moving piece. If you have a chance read my Girl Rising poem, if you would humor me read "Boy Sitting" as well.
Ashrafi Avatar
August 20, 2013 at 7:03 PM
i'm honoured Richard to receive such a nice comment from you..will surely read about the contest
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