Helpless Sister Poem by Imthiyaz Khan
Helpless Sister
Help me...
Help me take the term
'Sister in law'
Lawful or lawless.
Then my brother to me
Half or nil?
I thought and was taught:
After parents, they fill the gap!
Help me...
Help me have the clue
To draw water from a well,
Sans rope, sans pitcher!
I can only draw tears!
Help me...
Help me adopt the way
To pile up scattered grains
on a boulder at the Summer noon,
Sans dustpan, sans broom!
I can only air out my soul!
I must comply with
I must comply with
as these are her commands!
My brother is
No more helpful
Than my entombed parents!
Help me...
Help me realize if
I am a fish or
A modern girl!
Get me acquainted
With my legal rights!
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5/4/2024 6:33:06 AM # 1.0.0.1119
I find this such an interesting write. It wasn't until after losing both of my parents that I truly came to understand how very important my three sisters and brother-in-laws are to me. It brought home the realization that without them I truly would feel alone in this great big world. This poem is a nice reminder for me how blessed I am to have them in my life.