A woman-centric, evocative poem, by Harinder, exclusively for Different Truths.
I am an unstoppable woman of courage, And I say this with pride – I have explored the space and the moon My dream is not only to become a bride I am not only flesh and blood, I have feeling organs inside People just see the outer shell and think that I am from the delicate tribe, Yes, I am delicate, With a neurology as intricate As of any man on this earth Only I can boast of giving birth For my rights, and rightful place I am not going to loud my bass I will do little things every day I will keep doing them anyway Look after my family and my children Serve the mankind, sisters and brethren Sometimes feed a dog stray Sometimes for the sick I pray Sometimes feed a beggar old Give him a blanket in the cold Oh man! You call me the delicate one It's my shoulder you cry upon You can be big, I am happy being small And I promise to hold you when you fall My strength the creator could clearly see So, his power to create, he entrusted in me.
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Harinder Cheema is a renowned poetess and an internationally published author. Her novel, ‘The Temple Stop’ received ‘The Best Book of the Year Award 2020’ by Aghaaz, Author in You. She is the co-author of 17 poetry anthologies. Her short stories have been published in the coffee table books. Her articles have been published in various international magazines, and she has also received many prestigious honours and awards in the field of literature.
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