Friday, August 10, 2012

FREEDOM??



"I will protect you"
Says - 
Doting dad,
Loving brother,
Amorous boyfriend,
(not so) interested partner...
Only some men brave
Enough to give them
Wings - to fly;
Others just bind them
In the name of - 
Society
Safety
Love

 Clipping their wings
And dreams
- A frog in the well- 
Is all She becomes
While staring at the sky!

 For - Poetry Jam - value
          Theme Thursday
               G-man
               dVerse
            
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61 comments:

  1. ClaudiaAugust 10, 2012 at 12:34 PM

    you touch a sensitive topic and i wish there were more men brave enough to give them wings to fly..

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  2. sumukh bansalAugust 10, 2012 at 12:51 PM

    insightful...

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  3. ND MitchellAugust 10, 2012 at 1:01 PM

    This made me think. Very interesting topic choice. The image of the frog in the well is a clever one.

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  4. Another Man's DreamAugust 10, 2012 at 2:00 PM

    Love the picture - and the poem draws well from there.

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  5. Jessica MAugust 10, 2012 at 2:20 PM

    wow.." a frog in the well staring at the sky"..that was a very poignant way of describing it all...Very well done! I really liked this..(as I do all your poems)...you expressed the reality that so many women experience at one level or another...True love does not bind us but lets us go and that's when our hearts willingly return.

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  6. Tarang SinhaAugust 10, 2012 at 3:57 PM

    Nice one...and thoughtful.

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  7. MrsupoleAugust 10, 2012 at 4:34 PM

    It is only wishful thinking on our part that so many men of the world would be able to give the women in their life the wings that the women give to them. But the main thing about this that bothers me is that the majority of these men were raised by a female. What is wrong with this picture of females raising these males who want to clip the wings of every female they lord over? I just shake my head at not understanding how this happens.

    It is such a good thing for this to be pointed out and a frog in the well is a great description because once there it is very difficult to escape and staring at the sky wishing for freedom from the wishing well rarely happens. I think a thousand years from now she will still be wishing. A very, very big sigh!!!

    Thanks for such a thoughtful thought for this weeks Theme Thursday.

    God bless.

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    1. JANUAugust 10, 2012 at 6:12 PM

      True Mrsupole...majority of men were raised by a female...who was house was dominated by a man.
      Every time a woman gives birth to a baby girl she dreams of a life very different to hers, trying to realize them through her daughter. But, there are always men around who just do not let this happen.

      Thank you so much.

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  8. Brian MillerAugust 10, 2012 at 4:53 PM

    it would be my heart to give them wings to fly...and the frog in the well staring at the sky is a great image and metaphor to convey the emotions...can see but just not reach...

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    1. JANUAugust 10, 2012 at 6:20 PM

      Not everyone is liberal minded Brian...thanks.

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  9. kaykualaAugust 10, 2012 at 6:30 PM

    This is the dilemma of young ladies. Sometimes they rebel knowing the injustice. But society is uncompromising! Sad! Nice write Janu!

    Hank

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  10. Maude LynnAugust 10, 2012 at 6:33 PM

    Powerful write.

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  11. Mary Hudak-Collins livingthescripture.comAugust 10, 2012 at 6:43 PM

    Reading this Janu breaks my heart. To think that this happens at all to women anywhere is a scary thought to me. Do you think that this is done out of fear? Women have so much to offer, why would anyone want to 'clip their wings', other than to silence their insight and compassion for life. Very well written Janu, but I leave with a heavy heart.

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    1. JANUAugust 14, 2012 at 11:50 AM

      Its still a man's world out there Mary....thanks.

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  12. MaryAugust 10, 2012 at 6:56 PM

    Freedom is definitely something to be VALUED. Those of us (women) who have it must work to try to help those who don't have it to be allows to HAVE it. There is still so much inequity (for women) in the world.

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  13. The PoetAugust 10, 2012 at 8:59 PM

    Dear Poetess,
    Once again your words hold truth and power. Sadly, unconditional love is not for everyone. Many love with conditions and believe it is PURE love. In fact, love is the most overused word between lovers. Love is the ultimate freedom of the heart...

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    1. JANUAugust 14, 2012 at 11:52 AM

      My dear Andy,
      You should be the official preacher of LOVE.
      Thanks.

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  14. g-manAugust 10, 2012 at 9:26 PM

    The Yoke of Love!!!
    Very nicely written Janu.
    I LOVED your 55!!
    Thanks for playing, thanks for your wonderful support, and please have a Kick Ass Week-End.

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  15. HelenAugust 10, 2012 at 9:54 PM

    Your poem is deep and well written!!!

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  16. Martha Jane OrlandoAugust 10, 2012 at 10:11 PM

    So powerful, moving, and sad . . . so many women are denied their freedoms all in the name of love.
    Blessings and thanks for another amazing poem!

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  17. vasrao@gmail.comAugust 10, 2012 at 10:13 PM

    Amazingly creative ! The images used in all your writings are also unique.

    You are prolific !

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  18. hopeAugust 11, 2012 at 12:18 AM

    Wow...on so many levels!

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  19. joanneAugust 11, 2012 at 1:22 AM

    I felt irritated at the woman for allowing any of this to happen....it's good to feel...

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    1. JANUAugust 14, 2012 at 11:58 AM

      Sometimes things are forced on her. Thanks.

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  20. GraceAugust 11, 2012 at 4:57 AM

    I wish more men to give their daughters wings ~

    Thoughtful write ~

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  21. RimlyAugust 11, 2012 at 11:57 AM

    That said it all! Powerful!

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  22. AnonymousAugust 11, 2012 at 1:01 PM

    a great response to the prompts.

    thank you for participating at Poetry Jam.

    ♥

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  23. aprilleAugust 11, 2012 at 5:04 PM

    "Killing me softly"
    a dangerous proposition

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  24. Leah GriffithAugust 11, 2012 at 6:31 PM

    Janu, this was beautiful. So many woman are fettered to men through tradition and ignorance. One must fly to know who they truly are. It's so sad that many of our sister continue to be treated as property.
    Sending love my sweet sister poet.

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  25. DaydreamertooAugust 11, 2012 at 7:13 PM

    And, isn't that sad. To have such a precious gift of a beautiful butterfly, to stick a pin in it and keep it as a trophy no-one else may see instead of allowing that beauty to be shared by all.
    So, so sad Janu, and yet, it happens to so many, all the time.
    Beautiful poetry.

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  26. UnknownAugust 11, 2012 at 7:20 PM

    Such a beautiful, yet emotional poem. I am one of the few blessed ones who found love the second time. The first marriage was exactly as you described it. I thought I will surely go insane. Now, Mr.Shakira is one who let me fly and do whatever I want as long as I am safe and take care of us and family.
    Such a potent 55! Great job!
    Mine is here
    Have you a Rocking Weekend!
    hugs
    shakira

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  27. Kathy ReedAugust 12, 2012 at 12:09 AM

    To the enduring spirit in you and all of us :_)

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  28. Anshul GautamAugust 13, 2012 at 12:12 AM

    Truly Sensitive & Beautiful...

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  29. Mary B. MansfieldAugust 13, 2012 at 4:43 AM

    Wow, this is so powerful! I've been that "frog in the well" and am quite happy to shake off that dust. You've captured many of the facets of love quite well in this. Thanks for sharing!

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  30. MargaretAugust 13, 2012 at 8:44 AM

    ...while staring at the sky. Wonderfully dramatic way to end this poem.

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  31. RajAugust 14, 2012 at 7:02 AM

    Words so profound that they stir the soul. So much meaning in so few words. A very powerful and stimulating poem. Beautifully written.

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  32. PurbaAugust 14, 2012 at 2:59 PM

    Her freedom makes him insecure.

    Beautifully expressed.

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  33. PixieAugust 15, 2012 at 9:26 AM

    beautifully expressed!
    First visit here and I'm floored! :)

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  34. Melissa TandocAugust 20, 2012 at 12:06 PM

    I think love goes with freedom and if there isn't any, then it isn't love at all...

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