Saturday 4 August 2012

Sacrificed at the altar of heritage-----A king laments


"She  said
she had lived in seclusion
never touched by any hand or eye
she had entered the flames
and said "none is purer than I"

AGNI
The   FIRE GOD
had returned her unscathed
He had said she was
untainted unblemished than all"

"But as a king I have to honour
the wishes of my subjects
oh why am I to listen to that man
that washerman who himself
is  tainted and vicious?

Is this  the price
I have to pay for my lineage??
My sorrows ,my happiness,my beliefs
are they to be sacrificed
on the altar of heritage. ??

OH GOD
 I AM FRAMED
why was I not born
of humbler parents
whom no one would sc
orn""

6 comments:

  1. I see a free spirit in you Rajs sweet.

    Very well penned, hugs :)

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    1. Dear Ghazala

      I am so sorry for this delay in thanking you for the appreciation its just That I am a bit too busy on the home front

      Thankyou so much swh for the visit
      love
      rajni

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  2. Emotional words!! Well written

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    1. Dear Uma

      Thankyou so much for this visit and the appreciation ---I am so sorry I could not thankyou earlier Its just that I have been late in visiting my page ---some engagements at home ---You are so welcome to my space and please do keep visiitng .
      Looking forward to your visits and feedback--they mean a lot
      regards and thanks once again
      rajni

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  3. That's a moving piece, Rajni. A poignant cry...but, agni is a healer too. It signifies purity also...lovely one!
    Please activate your follower gadget or e-mail subscription. I keep missing your posts, dear.
    xoxo

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    1. Dear Panchali

      THANKYOU So MUCH for this appreciation ---I have been irregular on the net --so sorry for for not being able to thankyou earlier

      Yes I will activate and do the required as suggested by you THankyou for putting that into my head :)

      lots of love
      rajni

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