Suicide

Farmer suicide is one of the major concerns in India.

SUICIDE

 

Wrinkles on his face, grey hairs & untidy clothes.

It clearly gave me an insight to his situation.

 

They say majority of Indians reside in rural part of our country.

They also say that India is an agricultural country.

 

If so, then farming becomes a dominant profession.

And this old man was no one else but a farmer.

 

A profession that feeds us all well,

Today miserably sees the dries up wells.

 

Irrigation & cultivation such good words to hear,

But, the unfortunate  drought comes every year.

 

When did we see the green grass last time

This is a blurred image as every where there is famine.

 

Barren lands which awaits drops of rain

Every year farmers witness the failed crops & pain.

 

Promotion rallies & governments keep coming & going

Condition of Marathwada &Vidharba seems never changing.

Burning soil with cracks spread every centimeter

People still draw water from villages away from 150- 200 kilometers.

 

From southwest monsoon to Arabian sea, there is no ray of hope.

No fodder for animals & scarcity of drinking water. God forbid!  but how shall one cope?

 

He could  have boasted about maize, Soybeans & sugar cane.

But, the extended help too failed to reach though train.

 

With one daughter of marriageable age  & a son who’s school fees yet to be paid.

Heavy debts, loans & scanty rainfall is what he last said.

 

Wrinkles on his face, grey hairs & untidy clothes,

It gave me an insight that why did he committed a suicide.

 

 

 

Author's Note

Do give it a read & help me in making it a better poem.

Reviews

[Avinash]

It shows your concern for an issue which often skips the attention of media and people alike. Not very long back Lal Bahadur Shastri had equated Peasants with soldier but sadly both of them are not in good in condition in our country. That shows apathy and negligence and overall the decadence of our country and society as a whole. A strong write.

[Mary Christabel George]

Yes Avinash,
You understand the pathetic condition of farmers & failed media attention.
Thanks for reviewing it. It matters a lot.

[Ohhhwillow]

I really love your method of description; it is light, and unforced. Have you tried writing short stories? I feel that your style would really suit the form. Lovely read

[Mary Christabel George]

Thanks Willow. I shall definitely try.