Even though the world has evolved, there is still a lot of judgment in the world. Equality is something that people have been fighting for a long time, between black and white, rich and poor and men and women. I have one question though, why? Why should someone apologize for being themselves, for being black/white, rich/poor, men/women or even for the way you look. In my understanding, I believe that when you are who you want to be, it separates you from the rest of the world. Be unique, be original and be yourself, because that is more than enough. I have written this poem for all the women and girls in the world, especially the mothers. I have seen my mom wake up early in the morning to drop my brother and I to school with a smile and to tuck us into bed with a smile. I could not be more grateful towards my mother for being that shining star I need throughout my life. Only mothers will love you no matter what happens and stay by your side. Thank you Mothers! Thank you Women!
ONLY A MOTHER CAN…
What is she expected to do?
Clean, cook and care,
Expected to do all the work,
How is that fair?
Can she work in the office like others?
Or does she have to stay home,
With all her talents yet to be discovered,
She misses the chance to sit on the throne.
She can still rule the world though and yet remain peace,
And bring the world together with love and ease,
She would be the future of the world,
Yes! A female, a woman, a girl.
She can lead everyone forward,
With success and love,
She believes that every woman.
is an angel sent from above.
Sometimes, she found a closed door,
A lost opportunity or chance,
But the love and care that she shares,
Is something that the world will enhance.
In the scary outside world,
There stands not a boy or man.
But someone that can do it all,
All that only a mother can.
Vedika Rai
Class 8, The Shri Ram School Aravali
