In my opinion

Stood there watching as they burnt her alive

She cried and cried, begged for mercy

but none came for her rescue.

Tied to her husband's funeral pyre

She realized what it was to be a woman.

In my opinion,a woman is a half formed thing

The other half is killed even before she realizes.

Told by her mother that she was worthless

The seeds of self doubt were sown when she was a mere child.

Always envious of her brother,secretly wished she was a boy

Daddy's princess was mum's burden.

Now, as a grown up she hides her trauma and covers it with a smile.

In my opinion, she does the right thing 

Because no one is as brave and strong as she is.

Who cares what my opinion is

They do as they please.

Kill her even before she is born 

Kill her everyday as she lives'

She will eventually die one day 

but they will continue to live......

Author's Note

Feel free to point the mistakes. There is always scope for improvement.

Reviews

[Iain L. Luen]

Too many cultures allow for the open denial of a woman's rights. India casts aside widows as if it were their fault. Western civilizations have come a long way, but us 'old white men' are still in charge. All hail the president who's name should not be spoken!

[tvisa parmar]

''Open denial of women's rights'' Being an Indian, that's what i seek to change. It's sad to say that a majority of women in India still do not know how to take a stand for themselves, fight for what is right.
And yes, I do agree that the west is quite liberal when it comes to women's rights and I hope that we too learn from your experiences.

[Illumina]

This resonates with me on a personal level. It touched me. Keep at it. It's a good piece.

[tvisa parmar]

I like how even non- Indians can feel this injustice. Thank you for the review, appreciate it!

[Illumina]

Well, my country is similar to your's in the view of injustices done to women. You see I'm from Pakistan.

[tvisa parmar]

Oh then, I can absolutely understand you. BUT as long as people like us exists there is still hope for us Asians.

[Illumina]

Yes I suppose there is. I do hope we can stay strong. All the best to you.

[tvisa parmar]

all the best to you too :)