Am I Loved?

I'm asking myself If I'm loved

The way to love is not similar 

For men and women 

Yes, it’s true 

A woman is liked when she is vulnerable 

When she is submissive 

When she is delicate 

A man is liked when he is strong 

He brings things to the table 

He provides for the woman, and

the children 

The way a man loves can never match 

the way a woman loves 

Or I can say love is nothing 

But our perspective of feelings 

I always wonder if he likes me 

He feels he belongs to me 

He feels me his dream girl 

I think I’m loved because I’m a woman 

I’m not loved because I’m a good person 

I’m not loved because I’ve got a soft heart 

And I’m not loved because my smile is beautiful 

I’m loved because I can make a man feel superior 

I’m loved because I can bear a child in my womb 

I’m loved because I can stay quiet despite the hassle 

And I’m not disrespecting men

They are as beautiful as women 

But the way they love can never match 

The way we love them 

No comparison, no demands 

But only a question that strikes me

Who likes whom, and when? 

When did I like him? 

When he opened the door for me 

When he held my hand to cross the road 

Or when he bought me an expensive gift 

And when did he like me? 

When I surrendered myself to his arms 

When I shared my skin with him 

Or when I understood his emotions and feelings 

I feel disheartened to feel that 

Our love is only conditional 

We can love nature, the trees the flowers 

Because they have nothing to give us 

More than breath, and calmness 

But when it comes to love 

We’ve got a never-ending list 

I’m still on that page 

Where I ask myself 

Am I loved because I’m a woman? 

Or because I’m a lovable person in reality? 

Reviews

[Surabhi]

You have beautifully portrayed how we perceive the love differently. Such a powerful reflection on love, gender and traditional norms. I hope you are loved because you're a good person and not just a woman ✨

[Anjali Ved]

Thank you surabhi to understand the essence of my write up without judgement. I appreciate it ☺️