by Manna Mariam Shibu

From a hole in a window
Unnoticed, like a shadow
She sees the boys, and their world
Can’t be like them because she’s a girl?
Their hands for shields and trophies
Her hands for clothes and dishes
If these are facts of nature, then I
I’ll erase them and rewrite with my wishes
None cage my wind of dreams
Of flying, and claiming my rights
This tiny girl has a soul, a soul with
A pounding heart, a heart that also fights
With social norms, and slander,
Do not devalue me,
And dare not judge me by my gender.

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Malini
Malini
3 years ago

Your poetry touched me! You express yourself beautifully. I hope you keep writing and sharing.

Manna Mariam Shibu
Manna Mariam Shibu
Reply to  Malini
3 years ago

Thank you very much.

Radhika S
Radhika S
3 years ago

You have given a voice to what so many girls go through in our country!

Manna Mariam Shibu
Manna Mariam Shibu
Reply to  Radhika S
2 years ago

im so happy i could represent those in need

Arunima Choudhry
Arunima Choudhry
3 years ago

This is very touching. I hope you keep writing.

Manna Mariam Shibu
Manna Mariam Shibu
Reply to  Arunima Choudhry
2 years ago

For now i stopped poetry but will sure continue in near future thanks

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