Christuraj Alex Poet Free verse

Women In My Family

Women in my family 
Indeed, are rustic-looking and homely 
Wake up at four, of-course, with reluctance
Untie the cattle though with inner resistance
Wash each cow and buffalo so impeccably 
Remove the dung as though very faithfully
Bake cow-dung-cakes (for fuel) artistically 
See to the household drudgery altruistically
Six of them (as ours is a joint family) do not fail
Fight among them, for no reason, and even assail
Pick lice from each other's head, end-of-the-day
Forgetting all false enmities as though act of a play
Cooking, washing, child-rearing, tale-baring,
Sleep, cuddled together, tiredness overpowering...


24 June 2022 
Women in my family Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Sotto Poet

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Amy Bohack February 9, 2025 at 7:55 AM very intriguing 4 star ~ Amy

Snehal Ade August 10, 2022 at 7:31 PM Again a beautiful piece of poem Alex. As always I appreciate your words, these words are also satisfying and pleasing. Well did. Keep it always up three in the endless sky of your observation. Good luck. Christuraj Alex August 10, 2022 at 11:23 PM Thank you very much. May God Bless You!

Malabika Ray Choudhury July 22, 2022 at 9:06 PM Dear Friend, very proud of you! You have presented the true picture of women in a rustic background.

Malabika Ray Choudhury July 22, 2022 at 7:05 PM Dear Christuraj, I am sorry I am late in congratulating you for writing this great poem. What a wonderful presentation of a rustic life - your poem is a gem. This is a fave for me. Love and blessings ~ Mala Christuraj Alex July 22, 2022 at 8:42 PM Thank you very much. May God Bless You!

Eve Roper July 14, 2022 at 2:26 PM a fav.

Len Gasun July 13, 2022 at 11:15 PM I enjoyed your poem a lot my dear friend Christuraj! They're indeed great women enjoying both the ups and downs of family life. Congratulations on your win my dear friend and this awesome poem! Thanks for sharing. God bless! Hugs

Eve Roper July 13, 2022 at 5:09 PM Christuraj, congratulations on your win. I truly enjoyed your poem. Blessings my friend Christuraj Alex July 22, 2022 at 8:41 PM Thank you very much. May God Bless You!

Karen Jones July 12, 2022 at 8:14 PM Wonderfully written big congrats! Christuraj Alex July 13, 2022 at 12:21 AM Thank you very much. May God Bless You!

Valsa George July 12, 2022 at 7:13 PM I love your poem a lot. Only one with a rustic background will be able to get its sfull spirit ! Congratulations Chris on your win in the contest ! Christuraj Alex July 13, 2022 at 12:21 AM Thank you very much. May God Bless You!

Sotto Poet July 12, 2022 at 5:07 PM Congratulations on the winning placement in my contest. Your poetry was written with talent, and it demonstrates your nice skills. Christuraj Alex July 13, 2022 at 12:20 AM Thank you very much. May God Bless You for the opportunity given.

Valsa George June 26, 2022 at 1:57 AM A realistic picture so typical of the women of the village. They have hard routine household chores to undertake. Though often fatigued, they don't have any serious complaints. There may be squabbles too, but by evening they forget all trivial bitterness and sleep cuddled together. Village life has its unmistakable charms. Beautifully penned, Chris.... Christuraj Alex June 26, 2022 at 2:51 AM Thank you very much.