U n Me

I was born a girl In a world of men Condemned to a life of misery and pain. They wanted a son To make them proud. Not a duaghter, with whose liability For a lifetime they would be bound. I blended in the shadows Fading my existence drowning in an abyss of darkness The world around me living in oblivion. Years passed away, till that day came When they could put their daughter In the hands of that one Who for money was willing to take their bane. A ray of hope dared to creep in Joy at last may be mine The tears may be wept away The sun may finally rise. But, alas ! How could i forget I was a woman Happiness to whom was denied forever. Abuse in all forms came to me Beating and harassment drowned my screams Those around me became blind to my wounds The bruises on my soul, were more painful than the ones in plain view. I did the chores I cooked the meals I raised the family And at night i wept...till finally in silence sleep crept up on me. How long was this pain to last? Everyday i prayed