When a girl is born,
A boy they would have preferred
But, it's okay,
A girl is a Lakshmi,
Good luck and wealth will come.
She is pampered,
Her parents princess,
Well dressed, nourished and educated,
She is groomed in household chores,
Taught sewing, cooking and embroidery.
They brag about her talents and
honourable character to friends and neighbours,
With one main aim on their minds,
To get  her married as soon as possible,
To the most eligible groom.
If she argues or refuses she is the most ungrateful girl after what they have done for her,
If she says she wants to finish her studies,
No big deal, you can continue at your in-laws,
And on and on till she agrees to get married,
An Indian girl is just a keepsafe at her parents,
To be handed over to the groom,
The earlier the better.
4/5/2020