Girl Poem by Danusha Marie

I came into this world
A mixed blessing
Cast in stone
Emotions all a swirl
Tiny little thing
All alone

“Girl” was my first name
For six weeks
Everyone unsure
Life will never be the same
My mother weeps
She’s insecure

No husband at her bedside
The family full of shame
Everyone seems torn
This “Girl” now they can’t hide
Suppose she’ll need a name
An identity sworn

So we’ll figure it out together
We’ll raise her well
Leave this town
Through every kind of weather
Who knew it would be hell
With pain all around

My existence the reminder
Of events in time
You can’t forget
The future is no kinder
Outcast life mine
Forever set

I came into this world
Wanted or not
The “Girl”
What brought me spoiled
By hatred so hot
Your pearl

I thought I was unworthy
Of a good life
Of love
My confidence not sturdy
Existing in strife
Everyone else above

So now I move toward freedom
All of your shame
Left behind
You lost but I have won
We are not the same
True love I will find