! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! A Question That Begged For Answers...! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Poem by Mamta Agarwal
! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! A Question That Begged For Answers...! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
Is it worth bringing a child into the world, mother?
Terror has taken over our lives, lamented my daughter…
Her question haunted me, and I pondered a while.
Life is so precious, yet so ephemeral and fragile.
Are you going to just watch and give in to despair?
Or face with hope, courage, grit and prayer.
All is not lost, though we still in darkness grope,
Didn’t you see the euphoria over the coronation of hope?
As history is rewritten in the U.S elections,
The world watches with disbelief and fascination.
People of all faiths have joined the celebrations
So dear, don’t fret and take part in the jubilations.
World is willing to look beyond narrow concerns,
Lessons from history are slowly being learned.
One’s who had been for long marginalised,
Will not endure disdain, is finally realised.
You can’t deny, road is paved with trials and strife…
The truth in all honesty my dear, that’s called life…
Let’s start with ourselves and be the change we want,
And not just ruminate and wait for a magic wand.
To heal ourselves and all those out there,
Charity begins at home but does not end there.
So don’t deny yourself joys of motherhood,
Give her time, love, and values from early childhood.
Teach her we are all equal in the eyes of God,
Despite colour and creed, seeds of the same pod.
Give her roots, wings and dare to have her own dreams,
See how she blossoms like a lotus with self esteem…
Destiny of man is in the hands of coming generations.
We can live in harmony with love and compassion.
Inner light is slowly and surely beginning to shine,
People are not watching with apathy from side lines.
'Every child comes with a message, that God is not yet
Discouraged of man, ' wrote Tagore. let's not forget.
what can I add to it to convince you, my dear daughter,
Perhaps you have a point; my little girl needs a sibling, mother.
I loved this poem because it gives us a message of hope; especially in a scenario where terrorist Laskar forces are joining hands with Pak army for a 'jihad' which is not there in the Koran! ! ! 10! -Raj Nandy
Isn't it a question in many minds? ? Dear Poet, an apt poem, at an apt hours You have answered the question hitting the bulls eye Your - Thoughts are the gun Words are the bullets Deeds are the target. A great message in the prevailing situation World around. Heartening to read this. Thank you.
A very compact poem in its holistic essence..........A strong message of hope and the continuity of life really makes it even more beautiful..........We pass our knowledge of dignity and honour to the generations next to come so that we could be remembered and die with a personality...............10 Best Regards Sameer
this piece in a way is a wise write... thanks for sharing
Beautiful thoughts and blessings that every parent would wish to bestow on his/her child. May I request a read on A Father's Blessing which I wrote with similar thoughts in mind.
Seeds of Hope you sow In the Desert hearts Praying for showers of peace! Joining in the prayers with you, Angel
hmm...........you could be a counselor mam.............great thoughts...well penned
I fully agree with Bob. A very powerful poem from you pen. Somthing I very much like; the kind of theme and the way you composed are excellent. There is a similar poem (especillay first stanza) by great Ershad Muzamdaar, but a smaller poem. That is also an exceptional poem.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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