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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

Copyright © Christuraj Alex | Year Posted 2022

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Maria Mitea Date: 7/21/2025 5:34:00 PM Great Work! One of the Best poems I read! Women in your family are pretty healthy, pretty normal women, Authentic. That is why you could write such a good poem:) Login to Reply

Amy Bohack Date: 2/9/2025 7:55:00 AM very intriguing 4 star ~ Amy Login to Reply

Snehal Ade Date: 8/10/2022 7:31:00 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. Login to Reply Christuraj Alex Date: 8/10/2022 11:23:00 PM Thank you very much. May God Bless You!

Malabika Ray Choudhury Date: 7/22/2022 9:06:00 PM Dear Friend, very proud of you! You have presented the true picture of women in a rustic background. Login to Reply

Malabika Ray Choudhury Date: 7/22/2022 7:05:00 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 Login to Reply Christuraj Alex Date: 7/22/2022 8:42:00 PM Thank you very much. May God Bless You!

Eve Roper Date: 7/14/2022 2:26:00 PM a fav. Login to Reply

Len Gasun Date: 7/13/2022 11:15:00 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 Login to Reply

Eve Roper Date: 7/13/2022 5:09:00 PM Christuraj, congratulations on your win. I truly enjoyed your poem. Blessings my friend Login to Reply Christuraj Alex Date: 7/22/2022 8:41:00 PM Thank you very much. May God Bless You!

Karen Jones Date: 7/12/2022 8:14:00 PM Wonderfully written big congrats! Login to Reply Christuraj Alex Date: 7/13/2022 12:21:00 AM Thank you very much. May God Bless You!

Valsa George Date: 7/12/2022 7:13:00 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 ! Login to Reply Christuraj Alex Date: 7/13/2022 12:21:00 AM Thank you very much. May God Bless You!

Sotto Poet Date: 7/12/2022 5:07:00 PM Congratulations on the winning placement in my contest. Your poetry was written with talent, and it demonstrates your nice skills. Login to Reply Christuraj Alex Date: 7/13/2022 12:20:00 AM Thank you very much. May God Bless You for the opportunity given.

Valsa George Date: 6/26/2022 1:57:00 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.... Login to Reply Christuraj Alex Date: 6/26/2022 2:51:00 AM Thank you very much.