By Sitharaam Jayakumar
"This poem is dedicated to all mothers giving birth in war torn Gaza strip
The dark clouds hovering in the sky,
Burst with a loud and ominous roar,
Pelting the earth with huge drops,
Of pure water and heavy snow.
A woman walked with broken steps,
To find a lone corner or a war shelter,
To give birth to her baby girl,
Who wanted to come out of her womb early.
She had to keep the promise,
She had made to her little one,
That she would bring her out into the world,
Even if it meant giving up her life.
Suddenly, in the distance, she could hear,
The noise of heavy shelling and gunfire,
She immediately stopped in her tracks.
Not daring to move forward or back.
The sound of firing came closer,
Now she could see the enemy soldiers dimly,
As they moved forward rapidly,
Soon, they were right in front of her.
She did not shrivel in front of the enemy,
She did not beg for sympathy or pity,
She stood with her head held high,
And looked at them straight in the eye.
The leader of the men moved forward,
He took hold of her hand and said,
‘Come with me, my dear lady.’
He gently led her to a wooden shack nearby.
She was made to lie down on a rickety bed,
Soon an army doctor attended to her.
After a lot of pain and struggle, she heard a cry,
And was soon holding in her arms a bundle of joy.
The leader of the men came back,
Into the room and smiled at her,
She looked at him in wonder and asked,
‘Why did you help an enemy of your country?’
“Don’t make any mistake about it lady,” said he,
‘I will be court-martialled for this.
But when they ask me the question you just asked,
I will say I too was born from a mother’s womb.’"
A poetic gem from a wonderful poet
That’s a heart touching piece. The expression of emotion is poignant and beautiful.
The world is still occupied by Beings who carry live and Empathy. Haol the mother of this soldier. She is indeed a queen.
Poignant thoughts expressed beautifully. Wonderful poem, Jai.
Excellent message.
Very touching.
Excellent
Motherhood is beyond religion, caste , creed and boundaries.
Motherhood is beyond religion, caste , creed and boundaries.
Lovely poem! Heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time! Kudos to the poet, Sitharaam Jayakumar.
Lovely poem! Heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time! Kudos to the poet, Sitharaam Jayakumar.
Beautifully written❤️
I have found myself wishing – longing, rather – for a world without wars, let alone attacks on women and children. Why are we so brutal? Your poem just reminded me once again of my yearning. Very poignant lines.
A wonderful poem.
A really beautiful piece moved me ro tears
Very heart touching. A mother’s struggle to give birth in a war zone is a harrowing testament to human resilience amid extreme adversity. Faced with the chaos of conflict, she endures not only the physical pains of labor but also the psychological trauma of instability and fear. The scarcity of medical resources, constant threat of violence, and lack of basic necessities compound her suffering. Yet, despite these overwhelming challenges, her determination to bring new life into a world fraught with peril underscores a profound and hopeful courage. This struggle is a poignant reminder of the unyielding strength of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable odds.
It takes a great deal to help someone in such situation, helping a enemy in such situation is the next level of being human and respecting motherhood.
Being born as human is a gift. We should cherish it.
Very heart touching. A mother’s struggle to give birth in a war zone is a harrowing testament to human resilience amid extreme adversity. Faced with the chaos of conflict, she endures not only the physical pains of labor but also the psychological trauma of instability and fear. The scarcity of medical resources, constant threat of violence, and lack of basic necessities compound her suffering. Yet, despite these overwhelming challenges, her determination to bring new life into a world fraught with peril underscores a profound and hopeful courage. This struggle is a poignant reminder of the unyielding strength of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable odds.
It takes a great deal to help someone in such situation, helping a enemy in such situation is the next level of being human and respecting motherhood.
Being born as human is a gift. We should cherish it.
Heart touching.. Nice..
Extremely poignant… Left me teary. Mothers are mothers and when it comes down to their children nothing else matters 🥰
This is so beautiful ! I teared up !