Tahera Mannan Poet Rhyme

Tribal

The day was hot and dry
I lifted my head but didn’t know why
Terror had me in its grasp
Around me lay innumerable traps
This age old land of mine
For it I had to pay a fine
The jungle I grew up in
Am labelled a thief therein
Law stands before me with a book
Taking of forest produce makes me a crook
Forced to take a debt from them
Now firmly under their sinister scheme
Behind bars is the place for me
Unless the officer likes my lady

Inspired by the Tribals of India. These people are continuously exploited for living a 
simple and natural life. They only want to be left alone. The officers exploit their 
women and are forever ready to put them behind bars.

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Carolyn Devonshire January 30, 2011 at 12:36 PM It's unconscionable to treat people this way, Tahera. I hate to hear things like this are still happening. And to exploit people's women in exchange for freedom from prosecution makes my blood boil. A very powerful write, my friend. I was off the Soup for a while and am trying to catch up. So sorry I missed this earlier. It's such a powerful statement! Love, Carolyn

Wilma Neels January 30, 2011 at 9:31 AM Sad reality that people in power abuse it the way they do.. Brilliant piece Tahera, love Wilma

Constance La France January 28, 2011 at 8:08 PM Thanks for commenting on my blog, and your poem is just wonderful~~

Nette Onclaud January 28, 2011 at 12:43 PM a riveting piece, tahera with moral tones well- expressed! :) huggs, nette

Andrea Dietrich January 28, 2011 at 10:01 AM Gosh, I bet you know so many things about your country of which we are not aware. For example the bride burning I saw a documentary for, but I'm sure those are very rare things. India has many amazing and beautiful things in its culture. I hope you will continue to speak out against the bad things as well. They exist in every country. So many people exploited unjustly on our globe. LUv, Andrea

Sara Kendrick January 28, 2011 at 6:25 AM Sad that life is that way..Great educational work..I am glad that I chose this one to read this morning..Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my work.Sara

Linda-Marie Sweetheart January 28, 2011 at 6:20 AM So sad to read your footnote Tahera ,u friend .. to think people cannot live in peace is simply unacceptable ... your poem speaks volumes to their plight and simple life.. enjoyed with luv and your blog comment was terrific ..still smiling luv.. happy weekend...

Joe Inka January 27, 2011 at 10:37 PM Sad truth, great poem