(Hello, everyone..I am a middle-aged Indian woman,mother of two children.Recently my daughter asked me why I am not living my life? Keeping myself between this four walls..I explained my life to her.I think you all should also hear our conversation.)
My daughter gets angry at me, why mom why??
You can't just stay like this in your whole life and die!!
Why, you wear bangles on father's name??
You can't even keep your own title! shame mom shame..
You do all the household jobs and can't live your own damn life??
Was it really necessary to get married and be someone's wife!!
I heard you sang pretty well, why did you quit?
Just to marry an unknown person and make chappatis from wheat!
Why mom you eat less and give all to us
You have to wear vermilion and 'mangal sutra' of father's name!Is it a must??
Answer me mom,will I have to do the same?
I have to donate my life on some other's name!!
(I replied to her..)
Sonu,beti listen to me..
Tell me what kind of 'independent' you want to be??
Is roaming everywhere, doing everything you want, it's all you need?
Well, there is nothing wrong to take your own life's lead!
But understand Sonu,that's your definition of freedom..
You know when I became complete when you first time called me mom!
Everyone's thought is different but I agree I compromised more than I thought..
But, still I am not in that worst situation,you may agree or not!
(Sonu tried to complain,I stopped her..)
I feel bad when your dad curse me and behave very rude..
But do you know, I have to settle something for everyone's good!
I know, you think, it's society, men dominate this!
But I earn on my own and give share of your tution fees!
I am a school teacher,I am independent on my own..
I don't need to take permission when I need something like buying a phone!
Your daddy loves me, maybe he doesn't show..
He is your 'stranger' man,but he isn't our foe!
Sonu, you wanna be independent,I will support you..
But first learn to stand on your feet then try anything new!
Don't get mad at me , you will understand me later..
Focus on your goals, achieve it, isn't it better??
I get it, you becomes sad when your brother stay late but you can't..
But you have me! forget the complaints of your typical aunt..
Sonu, I know you want to be free..
You want to be a bird, but they take shelter in the tree, in life woman is like that tree!!
You may not fly but you save them all..
Try to understand this, you are born to stand high not to crawl!!
(See everyone it's my point of view,I tried to explain my daughter like this way..Did I say something wrong??Let me know..)
If you are reading this,do let me know your thoughts.I will love to listen to you..
#realwriting
© Soumyadip