Like a caged animal,
she crouches in the nook;
trembling with fear,
to see that lust filled look.
No strength to fight,
no power to protect;
life’s become a nightmare,
filled with misery and abject.
He comes close and
touches her skin;
and the frightening episode
again begins.
She cringes and cowers,
she begs and pleads;
but to her cry he doesn’t
give a heed.
I married you, and I can do with you
as and when I please;
my wishes you will fulfil
and my whims you shall appease.
And another educated woman gives in
for she is too scared to escape;
and another educated man,
continues the marital rape.
19 comments:
Intense.
A pertinent poem, which puts across a truth that, however much is denied, still is...
Sadly.
The way you have described the plight of women trapped in this helpless situation is commendable.
We would not know for sure if its the kind of forced 'love',the assertion of conjugal rights,the display of male power, or sheer insensitivity ,that a man tries to express n implement in a marital rape.
But whatever are his reasons...they need to fall in place,be addressed and the sensitivity of his wife taken care of..
A thought-provoking write :)
I loved the words!! They say so much about the state of women even in the modern society! It shows the intricacies of a woman so well!! Loved the write-up!!
Distusting Act, but loved your way of expressing them in words.
Your words made it sound so real!!
Oh my goodness! That was impactful!
True to every word!
Bernard Shaw was correct to say ' Marriage is the legal prostitution'? ...a strong strong angle wandering Gypsy..love this part of yours.
I've always loved your poems.. No exception this time.. everything is impeccable as always.. your words, expressions, flow... everything!!! Good you've opted such a topic... it's laudable.. keep penning....
A highly creative work that raises a burning social issue especially in the Indian context. Education and economic independence gives women a chance to walk out of such marriages as reflected in the growing instances of divorce cases intiated by women; but as the poem rightly points out even educated women tend to accept such things as their lot, coz of social conditioning.
A very delicate theme interlaced with aptly weighed words..
An epitome of a Quibble..in what better way?
A perfectly didactic write sir..
Awesome!
Sounds like it captures the cruelity of this bond some take for granted 'bliss'..
Identify with every word, wandering Gypsy :)
It is like a tight slap for those social "animals" who do not understand their wives......
after all she is a human...
standing ovation for this....Gypsy =)
the poetry is intense and shows the helpless state of affairs...and the last lines are the best..they recognize both are trapped in a cycle of violence. Kudos to this bold write of yours, Abhi! Bravo!
I have also written a poem on marital rape! You can find it at:
http://surbhi-jain.blogspot.com/2010/03/awaiting-escape.html
its a very sensitive topic that you have picked up here. however the language isn't that raw as u mentioned. it is needed when covering an issue like this.. it's good to know people give a thought to such incidents..keep it up!
WOW.
Thats pretty touching.
I also love your photos and your header is amazing! :)
Where do you do it?
Do you take all your photos? :)
Huggs xx
I think there is some problem with your blog layout. Your write ups are not cearly visible due to that problem. Kindly check.
@ Smerica Anderjones: Glad you liked my blog. Not all photos are clicked by me; some are clicked by friends and some others are stock photos :)
@Surbhi: Glad to see you here!
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oh wow...this is really hard hitting...and very effectively presented...
thanks for the wonderful read
:)
rinzu
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