I AM NOT A PLAYTHING :A RAJASTHANI POEM BY ANITA VIPULA: ENGLISH TRANSLATION BY RAJNI CHHABRA
I AM NOT A PLAYTHING
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My heart can feel
Can reveal itself
Can feel
Can muse
And is capable of
Distinguishing
Between good and bad
Still I am under so much vigilance
I am not a chained prisoner
Listen!
I am not a plaything.
You intend to keep me
Chained utterly
You intend that
I should eat
Whatsoever you serve me
If I ever try to utter somehow
You want to lock my mouth
I an a living entity
Not a cattle
Listen!
I am not a plaything.
You gave me birth
But never planned to educate me
You got me married at a very early age
And deemed yourself free
From all liabilities towards me
I consumed my whole life
In beautifying my home
Comparing me with Goddess
You tried to flatter me
I am a female
Not any Goddess
Listen!
I am not a plaything.
Male has
Plenty of attachment
With my body
And for sake of self
Battle of life has to be fought
Play with me in whatever way
You are pleased
But where is essence of sentiments
I am not a life-less entity
Listen!
I am not a plaything.
It is claimed that
Society has changed a lot
But, can I survive in it?
Can enjoy my real life
Can breathe heartily
Today, I have assumed
My own responsibility
I know my potentialities
I am not burden on anyone
Listen!
I am not a plaything.
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