I am a Woman

  •   Thu, May 16 2013
  •   By Jyothika Harsha Shetty, Dubai

May 16, 2013

I am a Woman
(A tribute to all women)
 

I am a Woman, multifaceted creation of God,
I am also referred to as a daughter, sister, wife and a mother.
I have the strength to bear a child and also the sorrows of life,
I feel the joy in spreading happiness around me and standing strong at times of need.
Strength and courage are my soul mates with whose support I tread this long journey of life.
 

I am not weak as I have the courage to defeat the challenges of life.
I am forgiving by nature but this is not my weakness, it is my beautiful thought of love.
With respect I embark the journey of life but often expected to sacrifice in return,
Not complaining the harsh moments of life but I embrace every moment with love.
 

Deep thoughts flow inside me wondering, did God create woman for a purpose?
leaving me in doubt when the world abuses this wonderful creation.
Then I gather strength to stand up tall,
but brought on my knees when the unfortunate makes me fall.
My belief and strength becomes tired and frail and seeks some consoling moment,
But is hard to find when the inevitable takes place.
 

With love and affection I was reared by my family so dear,
But crushed to death by the world that fails to stand by me here.
You will not emerge strong by seizing away my sanity,
I am an achiever in thoughts and deeds and the world now salutes me for this.

 
The world cannot be a better place without me as it would be a heart devoid of soul,
But I do not long to be with you without respect from your soul.
I am who I am and will always emerge strong
Above all I am a WOMAN whose strength cannot be challenged at all.

 

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By Jyothika Harsha Shetty, Dubai
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Comment on this article

  • Mallika, Mangalore

    Thu, Mar 08 2018

    Very well written sis!!! Really motivating . This article is a toast to all beautiful people.

  • Benet Navitha Moras, Mangalore, Kuwait

    Wed, May 22 2013

    wawwwwwwww Awesome n too good dr....we are more stronger than a man ..wt we bare man cant even think of it...all mens are nothing without a woman ..thank u for the beautiful poem

  • Veena DSilva, Mumbai

    Wed, May 22 2013

    Hey Jyoths! Wonderful lines! So very proud of you..... you really have it in you my friend. Leave everything behind and grab ur pen.... appears that you were born to write. :)
    Loads of luck ...n Love
    Veena

  • Vincent Rodrigues, Katapadi/Bangalore

    Tue, May 21 2013

    Yes,you are a woman whose strength cannot be challanged.I fully agree with you and all the narration given by you about woman.Every man and woman need to read this and self introspection need to be done by woman.Really wonderful and excellant.Thanq.

  • Nikeeta Patil, Mumbai / Dubai

    Tue, May 21 2013

    Dear Jyothika,
    Very well versed!!
    You have talent...do give it more time :)
    Warm regards!

  • Edward R. Monteiro, Kulshekar, Mangalore

    Sun, May 19 2013

    ad, Mangalore You are correct in your comments. Man and woman, both are the beautiful creations of God. Each one has a purpose before the God and society. Let us respect both men and women. This is the law of God and the Nature

  • Iqbal, Mangre/Doha

    Sat, May 18 2013

    Good Work !!!!!!!!!!!

  • TC, Mangalore

    Fri, May 17 2013

    In India women are fairly treated, respected and looked after. But what about some of those countries where they are treated not so well by men and even the governments where they have limited their freedom and viewed them just as the sex machines and that they are meant for only bearing and raising the children? Who is going to take up their cause and fight for their equal freedom?

  • Langoolacharya, Belman / Washington,DC

    Fri, May 17 2013

    Excellent poem, keep it up Jyothika.

    Regards,

    Langoolacharya

  • Candle, Mangalore

    Thu, May 16 2013

    What better tribute one can give woman.Very motivating thought.I wish Woman flock must read this article and try to understand the potential they possess in them.Awesome article

  • ad, mangloor

    Thu, May 16 2013

    What has changed in a woman from the past? Nothing to say the least. A woman is as equal to a man. Both genders are Gods creation for only one purpose. Respect the gender equally. A woman is not better than a man . A man is not better than a woman.
    A woman will always be a woman and a man will always be a man because its the law of God, no matter what we claim to be.

  • Reshma Lobo, Mangalore/Kuwait

    Thu, May 16 2013

    Beautiful poem written by Jyothika..It really touched our hearts.. Best of luck and God bless you!

  • Priya Das, Karkala / Mumbai

    Thu, May 16 2013

    Really the world cannot be a better place without Women as it would be a heart devoid of soul. Very nice article, dear Jyothika with best regards ...

  • MB, Dubai

    Thu, May 16 2013

    Good One!!! It made me to think abt my Mom, Wife & Daughter.

  • Ranjith M R, Mangalore / Dubai

    Thu, May 16 2013

    Very nice

  • R.Bhandarkar, M'Lore

    Thu, May 16 2013

    Now the way we are brought up is to respect women no matter what.This way being a 'woman'certainly has advantages .The way time changes so do the environs and so does the perception of a 'woman'.Who really is a woman and what qualities must she have that makes her stand apart as one should also be given a thought and rightly so.
    We from our times are used to see the all sacrificing, all giving , patient , forgiving traits in a 'woman'. The present generation has hardly got an inkling of it and that's where this tussle has all started. An optimum blend of the past and the present is a must to promote the 'respectability' factor which indeed has to be bestowed on a woman.However,behaving like a man outwardly but expecting a preferential treatment otherwise on on the basis of gender is what is causing problems in the modern era ,at least in our country.If the finesse or intricate delicate features that separate a woman from a man are extinct -what's the fun in proclaiming that I am a woman?
    'Not challenged at all' is all well in poetry.All said and done if that is the case it does take a 'man' to
    'woo'a 'girl' and make her feel like a 'woman'.
    Best Regards-Jyothika.

  • Melvin, Mangalore

    Thu, May 16 2013

    Very beautiful and meaningful poem. Congrats Ms. Jyothika. God bless you and all woman. Yes. you are right,Woman is a multifaceted creation of God,and The world cannot be a better place without woman but there are very rare people who understand and realize this. But the real love,support and respect should come from the heart and soul. It's the right and duty of everyone specially in India where woman is treated as "Devi" or Goddess. Hope, at least it will start and continue from now on wards. Please continue writing as you have good talent.

  • THERESA LOBO, Mukamar-Sharjah

    Thu, May 16 2013

    Very Nice article Jyothika. Really touched my heart. God bless you always.


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