Not stopping by 'woods'!

If she was the one passing by these ‘woods’-

She should fear- of human race- and she SHOULD!

For no one will see her stopping there!

And  someone may snatch her innocence- so crude!

 

Her little heart must think- it’s weird,

To stop in a place- where one can get sheared!

Between these ‘woods’ and frozen legs!

The darkest hours that she feared!

 

What if,

He flips his glass and gives that stare!

To touch that part, to give some care!

The only other sound’s the beat!

Of throbbing heart out of fear!

 

These ‘woods’ are not lovely, but yes -dark and deep!

But she has thousands of promises to keep,

And miles to reach home, before she may get stripped!

And miles to reach home, before she may get stripped!

Sanjeeta Sharma Pokharel "Hridayaninadini"

Photo credit:

http://www.salem-news.com/stimg/september022012/woman_1.jpg

Author's Note

I modified Robert Frost's poem "Stopping by woods on a snowy evening" to portray the current scenario of women! #India's Daughter

Reviews

[Mary]

I'm very familiar with Frost's poem, and what you have done is nothing short of genius! Frost ends his poem by not choosing to enter the dark deep woods because he has so much more to accomplish in this life. the girl in the poem chooses not to enter the dark, deep woods because she will be late for her daily abuse. How tragic to have to choose between death and abuse. Your poem is magnificent! I hope you will find a publisher, and I hope to see your poems in print someday.

[Dayran]

A little foreplay helps ... but in some cultures that may be a new experience.

[Mayank]

I have not read Frost's poem but when I read I could connect this with the scenario in India... you have written very well..

[Leslie Philibert]

Don`t know the original, although I have read some Frost, this is finely and cleverly written..

[Coyote Poetry]

The artwork and poetry was amazing. I like the visions create and place you took me. I like the use of nature and the strong ending. The poem made me wish to know more. Thank you fro sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

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An alternate view of how some perceive the savage side of humanity. This is a stark reality for many, unfortunately. Thanks for sharing your view!