Woman

Look at me as a woman of identity,
for I am not anyone’s shadow.
Look at me as a woman of maturity
for I am no child for anyone’s game.
Look at me as a woman of her words,
for I own my decisions.

Look at me as a woman of courage,
for I can do anything for my family.
Look at me as a woman of selflessness,
for my love is never self centered.
Look at me as a woman of substance,
for I fight the battle myself.
Look at me as a woman to respect,
for I deserve that and even more.
–Priya Pramod

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The Phoenix

Lost in this great ocean of time and space
I wonder ,should I swim or even dare to think...
I struggle to move , I wriggle
not able to take even a deep breath...
for the breath is showing a mocking grin?
Not to withdraw... I try to gasp!
To let the last bit of air, that can touch my soul.
To resurrect...To bring back the vitalsĀ 
Those were long lost!

--Priya Pramod