Sati

A Hindu practice of a widow throwing herself on to her husband's funeral pyre. This is banned but yet it happens in certain parts of the backwards area in our country

I have loved you
With all my heart
With all my soul
But I could not die for you
And yet when you passed
Society never wanted me to last
They thought that I was a malediction
And took your life away
You know me well
You knew me well
The widow now wore a white dress
Loosing was anyway hard to brace
Yet they threw me in burning inferno
Incinerating my life right in front of my face
I loved you enough to let you go
But immature traditions only brought me
An immature death to which I oppose

Author's Note

In Hindu culture a widow wares a white saree (an Indian dress). The dress symbolize as her colorful life has come to an end. I hope you don't get the wrong meaning of the white dress as getting married again.
Hope you enjoy your read

Reviews

[Confuser]

Chang: It is a very well written poem, and I learned a lot. And no, I am not that sharp, but I do understand the cultural difference of color in dresses and appreciate it. So sad that some believe the wife must leave with her husband. The image is horrible, and to me that is God's choice. The poem flows so well : society didn't want me to last...passed. Now this makes no sense to me; to think of a loving wife having to die at society's desires. But immature traditions only brought me - An immature death to which I oppose - I'm so glad you wrote this and disagree, especially me being American. I wouldn't wish anyone to be angry with me for their beliefs, but I think it's terrible. Thanks for writing! Loved it. Dale

[Terrence Chang]

Thank you soo much Dale. The "Society didn't want me to last" was in a context to a widow. If a widow does not performed Sati, it will be regarded as a curse or a bad omen to others. So therefore the society in fear live burn the widow.
Thank you for your review Dale once again.

[Confuser]

I wish to look it up; traditional behavior is passed down: I know it sounds nuts, but you cannot imagine the traditions my Grandfather (Native American Indian had); the vexes, omens; the spiritual beliefs are STILL very strong in some tribes. I cannot judge; I'm sad...I'm so glad I see my review again; yes the picture of the act (visualizing) is horrid, however; cultural beliefs are SO strong. You are teaching me; I am wondering IF the wife knew before she married....got to read!!!

[Terrence Chang]

Cultures are good. It shows the one so as to who comes and their backgrounds. Butboons the tradition in those culture tells a lot about it's vices and boons.

[Confuser]

Never heard of that....going to read about Sati

[Emily]

Vary nice wording!
Keep it up!!

[Terrence Chang]

Thank You soo much Emily

[Cherry Pepperweb]

I'm always amazed at these old traditions. Such tragedy.

[Terrence Chang]

Yes indeed it's saddest to say. Shocking to believe.
Thank you cherry for your review

[Cherry Pepperweb]

You're welcome my friend.

[Sami Khalil]

Shocking indeed that it still happens in some areas . I hope they can be able to carry on in their life with dignity and honor. An excellent poem....:).....

[Terrence Chang]

Thank you Mr Sami. I hope I have voiced out to the women who shout went in vain

[Sami Khalil]

You did. You are welcome. ....:)......

[Terrence Chang]

Thank you once again

[Sami Khalil]

:)................

[wordman]

tc this is kinda sad,you lose both ways it seems

[Terrence Chang]

Thank you wordman

[wordman]

my pleasure