I am deeply touched by a poem shared by my friend today which reveals her beautiful true self. The original is written in Kannada and upon my request, she translated the same in English in just 10 mins.
With her permission, I am reproducing the same here to make it a part of my whispering thoughts.
Motherhood by Vimala P Kumar
'Motherhood' is not confined only to women...
'Motherhood' does not differentiate male and female
'Motherhood' does not have the compulsion of 9 months...
'Motherhood' is a feeling of heart... not a position...
Those who have patience like earth...
Heart like milk...
Kindness as God...
Innocent feelings like a child...
All those beings are entitled to become a mother...
All can become a mother from the depth of their heart...
Original in Kannada
ತಾಯ್ತನವು ಹೆಣ್ಣು ಜೀವಿಗೆ ಮಾತ್ರ ಸೀಮಿತವಲ್ಲ
ತಾಯ್ತನಕೆ ಗಂಡು ಹೆಣ್ಣೆಂಬ ಭೇದವದಿಲ್ಲ
ತಾಯ್ತನಕೆ ನವಮಾಸ ಗರ್ಭ ಕಟ್ಟಳೆಯಿಲ್ಲ
ತಾಯ್ತನವು ಮನಸಿನನುಭವವು, ಪದವಿಯಲ್ಲ
ಭೂಮಿಯಂದದಿ ಸಹನೆ, ಹಾಲಿನಂತಹ ಹೃದಯ
ದೈವದಂದದಿ ಕರುಣೆ, ಮುಗ್ಧ ಮಗುವಿನ ಮನಸು
ಇರುವ ಪ್ರತಿ ಮನುಜನೂ ತಾಯಾಗಲರ್ಹನು
ತಾಯಾಗಿ ಎಲ್ಲರೂ ಮನದಾಳದಿಂದ
God bless you my dear friend!
4 comments:
Wow! This poem conveys clearly that women need not hold the exclusive ownership of 'Motherhood'. Yes - what your friend says is correct. Motherhood doesnt know to differentiate between male and female. Motherhood is just a feeling.
Yes, Latha. It's an amazing write-up. Thanks a lot for your comment. I shall pass on the same to her.
The poem presents a vastly original and freshinsight: that motherhood or that feeling is univesral in as far one finds love in one's heart.
A marvelous point of view.
Thanks a lot, Raj. Shall convey your appreciation to my friend.
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