Death of a Nation

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Pyre of celebration,
Everting the human soul.
Men called her names,
Alas! No one paid heed to her toll.
Cacophony of hungry hands,
Unleashed the beast.
Satiating the callous thirst,
Wait! Her skin is not a feast.
Can you wander on streets?
Like a sparrow singing a song.
She believed in freedom, in her wings,
Sigh! Something went wrong.
The charred men laughed loud,
Pointing fingers at her.
Illusion it seemed,
Everything was blurred.
Suddenly she realized,
Then...
She moaned, not for her, for them.
Death it was, death; you don't condemn.
Death of a soul, of a nation,
Of everyone who did only see.
Broken wings will soar again,
Over dead she will not cease...


*Inspired from Assam Molestation Case.
*This poem has been written for my team, The Bengaluru Bloggers’ Bistro of the IBL – The Battle of Blogs, sponsored by WriteupCafe.com. Join in at the official website www.indianbloggersleague.com and the page on Facebook at www.facebook.com/IndianBloggersLeague.

Comments

  1. HemantAugust 5, 2012 at 2:52 PM

    Touching, grievous, furious...
    U touched a very sensitive & serious topic with these lines. Hope the monsters get exemplary punishment.

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    1. Saru SinghalAugust 7, 2012 at 11:52 PM

      I hope so too and I think our Government should make strict law. Thanks for reading.

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  2. BhaktacharyyaAugust 5, 2012 at 3:46 PM

    that girl was lucky..at least her luck gave her a chance to make a spark..millions are still in the darkness of the death..
    thanks Saru for this very important post.

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    1. Saru SinghalAugust 7, 2012 at 11:53 PM

      I agree, many don't come out for the fear of society. Sorry state!

      Thanks for reading!

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  3. Found In FolsomAugust 5, 2012 at 3:49 PM

    No, you can't wander on the streets like a free bird anymore. Yes, it's the death of our nations's soul...

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  4. Chapters From My LifeAugust 5, 2012 at 4:01 PM

    No words from me for your powerful words. Everything I would in praise of you would be insufficient. You are a great poetess Saru.

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    1. Saru SinghalAugust 7, 2012 at 11:54 PM

      Humbled! It is very motivating when someone like you say such things about my poetry. Thank you so much Ma'am.:)

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  5. Akshay Kumar GAugust 5, 2012 at 6:17 PM

    It was indeed Death of a Soul, of a nation. Those bloody rapists should get severest of punishments, none should be let off easily. The people who just stood there watching and doing nothing are also as much in the wrong as those rapists.

    Very powerful and poignant words, Saru. I salute you for always picking such sensitive topics to write on.

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    1. Saru SinghalAugust 7, 2012 at 11:55 PM

      I agree with you, spectators are criminals too. Thanks for such a motivating comment Akshay. :)

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  6. Dark KnightAugust 5, 2012 at 6:50 PM

    Wow, very powerful poem Saru. Gets your blood boiling just reading it!

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    1. Saru SinghalAugust 7, 2012 at 11:56 PM

      Thank you so much, glad to know the kind of effect the poem had on you:)

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  7. प्रवीण पाण्डेयAugust 5, 2012 at 9:31 PM

    Very deep and touching, no excuses left for such a heinous act.

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  8. Danny SimonAugust 5, 2012 at 10:44 PM

    YOu took her perspective! Lovely!

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  9. Rahul BhatiaAugust 5, 2012 at 11:02 PM

    Death of a Soul... sure it was!! Best wishes, Saru for this lovely composition for IBL!!

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  10. N.S.KirtiAugust 5, 2012 at 11:33 PM

    Powerful and soul-stirring. "death of a soul" takes a great turn Saru Di!! Kudos to you!

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    1. Saru SinghalAugust 7, 2012 at 11:58 PM

      Thank you so much Kriti. I was blown away by your work. You are too good:)

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  11. Harsha (@CriticLeo)August 5, 2012 at 11:36 PM

    "Death of a Nation, death of a Soul!" This says it all. You brought out the emotions really well! Awesome composition!

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  12. ANULATA RAJ NAIRAugust 5, 2012 at 11:41 PM

    very strong poem....
    heart penetraing...........

    anu

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  13. ZunnurAugust 6, 2012 at 1:32 AM

    Hi Saru!

    Great Poem! I love the way how you added a line of question in the middle that is, "Can you wander on streets? Like a sparrow singing a song." It made your poem sounds lively and interesting.
    The streets aren't safe anymore, unlike the good old days when parents can allow their children to play outside without any worries. I feel sorry for what happened to Assam.

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    1. Saru SinghalAugust 8, 2012 at 12:00 AM

      True, no place is safe these days. We all are sorry for what happened in Assam. Wish we could do something from our side.

      Thanks for liking the poem and for your comment.

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  14. Jayashree SrivatsanAugust 6, 2012 at 1:52 AM

    Very powerful Saru!

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  15. GhataAugust 6, 2012 at 1:55 AM

    BEAUTIFUL!
    I can never write poetry and always just marvel with a gaping mouth at lines such at these! Way to go Saru :))

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    1. Saru SinghalAugust 8, 2012 at 12:01 AM

      You can, a writer of your caliber can write anything. You are being modest here. Thanks for reading Ghata:)

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  16. JennyAugust 6, 2012 at 2:24 AM

    Saru, your poem has touched a chord. The women here says she will emerge again with broken wings again. Sh will soar again, but those men.. They have died.

    In our english classes, we were made to read every line and understand the deep menaing within. I read your poem like did in school. You are remarkable.

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    1. Saru SinghalAugust 8, 2012 at 12:03 AM

      She will soar again and no one can stop her. Thanks for such a beautiful comment Jenny. It inspires me to write better. I can't thank you enough, you just made this poem meaningful and a treasure to me.:)

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  17. AshAugust 6, 2012 at 3:45 AM

    brilliant, hard hitting.

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  18. PanchaliAugust 6, 2012 at 4:50 AM

    ---------------am speechless, Saru!you have your feet firmly on the ground....and that's why I am one of your fans.
    Amazing composition!

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  19. UnknownAugust 6, 2012 at 5:05 AM

    A powerful take on an issue that has put the entire nation to shame, not to mention the loss of a soul. Yes, her broken wings has soared again, and those who stood and merely watched the disgusting act have died. We have indeed witnessed the death of a nation, that once stood for all it's ethics and culture. We can no longer boast of our culture, when we witness such heinous and draconian crimes everyday.

    Such powerful and emotional verses, Saru! You are truly the master of "words"! Keep it up and keep blogging :)

    And yes, I'm sure your team is going to take the first spot in poetry :) Keep it up and keep blogging! :)

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    1. Saru SinghalAugust 8, 2012 at 11:17 AM

      Seriously, I wonder don't they feel ashamed of themselves. Thanks for a lovely comment and wish my team gets some good points on this poem.:)

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  20. Stuti DhyaniAugust 6, 2012 at 5:52 AM

    very strong poem. This made me wince.

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  21. MithlashAugust 6, 2012 at 6:04 AM

    very wisely expressed Saru...

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  22. BikramAugust 6, 2012 at 8:22 AM

    we shud be ashamed of ourself , all of us indians

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  23. AnonymousAugust 6, 2012 at 11:04 AM

    I'm not really sure what has happened, but this is powerful writing indeed.

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    1. Saru SinghalAugust 8, 2012 at 11:21 AM

      Thank you. Actually a girl by molested by bunch of guys in a public place and no one came to help her.

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  24. MiAugust 6, 2012 at 11:54 AM

    this is a slap on every spectator's face... it's hit a chord!
    very well written!

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  25. SimranAugust 6, 2012 at 12:35 PM

    Powerful words!
    Your posts always makes me ponder.
    Best wishes,Saru!

    P.S.- Read my entry http://myfriendshipsimran.blogspot.in/2012/08/death-of-soul.html#.UB_yN03iYlk

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    1. Saru SinghalAugust 8, 2012 at 11:22 AM

      You have written a wonderful poem. Thanks for reading and for such a brilliant take on 'Death of a Soul.'

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    2. SimranAugust 9, 2012 at 7:29 AM

      You always encourages me ,Saru!
      Thank you so much :)

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    3. Saru SinghalAugust 14, 2012 at 1:57 PM

      You are very talented Simran:)

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  26. AnonymousAugust 6, 2012 at 12:38 PM

    very powerful... those who are responsible for such an inhuman and shameless act , they don't deserve to live their lives at all... they should be hanged till death or must be buried alive publicly...
    one revolution is required , an example must be set up so that no one can ever think of doing such an act...

    wonderful written mam...

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    1. Saru SinghalAugust 8, 2012 at 11:24 AM

      Right, one revolution is required to set an example. Thanks for reading and a wonderful comment Ashish.:)

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  27. Blasphemous AestheteAugust 6, 2012 at 1:24 PM

    Troubled times looming large, the country is in chaos, and anger is seething beneath bated breaths. I hope, things recover.

    Nice post.


    Cheers,
    Blasphemous Aesthete

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    1. Saru SinghalAugust 8, 2012 at 11:25 AM

      Indeed, troubled times are knocking on the door. I hope too that things recover. Thanks for reading Anshul.

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  28. swatiAugust 6, 2012 at 4:16 PM

    It was a shameful act and your poem is an eye opener.. Very truly described it words.. Powerful composition Saru!!!

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  29. UpasanaAugust 7, 2012 at 1:40 AM

    Saru you enchant with your words.Seriously.Words love you!

    My world, my thoughts, my musings...

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    1. Saru SinghalAugust 8, 2012 at 11:27 AM

      Awww....I love your comment Upasana.:) Thanks for reading dear.:)

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  30. UnknownAugust 7, 2012 at 2:22 AM

    The simplicity of language
    and the complexity of emotions blew me over :)

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  31. Writefully YoursAugust 7, 2012 at 2:25 AM

    Yet another poem showing society its ugly face in a mirror of simple words!

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  32. MakAugust 7, 2012 at 3:14 AM

    It is a brutal death Saru. More horrific than death itself.
    Ashamed even to be called as a human.

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  33. ekta khetanAugust 7, 2012 at 4:16 AM

    Brilliant saru!

    ektakhetan.blogspot.com

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  34. gunjan kumarAugust 7, 2012 at 5:36 AM

    powerful poem and thought provoking

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  35. RajeshAugust 7, 2012 at 5:46 AM

    Wonderful and conveys the message.

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  36. AkankshaAugust 7, 2012 at 5:58 AM

    Thought provoking.
    If only, words could change minds.

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    1. Saru SinghalAugust 8, 2012 at 11:33 AM

      I wish, they could change... Thanks for reading Akanksha!

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  37. Navin MathewAugust 7, 2012 at 7:37 AM

    Touching!

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  38. Someone is SpecialAugust 7, 2012 at 8:34 AM

    Saru,

    It was indeed Death of a soul, of a nation, but no one could do anything. This is a very serious issue and what action they gonna take against it.

    "Cacophony of hungry hands,
    Unleashed the beast.
    Satiating the callous thirst,
    Wait! Her skin is not a feast."

    No can write better than you. Keep writing.. Keep inspiring...

    Someone is Special

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    1. Saru SinghalAugust 8, 2012 at 11:36 AM

      I wish some stringent actions are taken to set an example. Thanks for a lovely comment, it is truly motivating. I wish I can live up to the expectations...:)

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    2. Someone is SpecialAugust 9, 2012 at 6:13 AM

      :)

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  39. Gayatri SoniAugust 7, 2012 at 9:19 AM

    These perpetrators(indeed-animals) deserve severe punishments so that no one could dare do this again......but,Alas! it seems ridiculous, our system still needs stringent measures to deal with them.

    nicely quoted!

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    1. Saru SinghalAugust 8, 2012 at 11:38 AM

      Our system needs serious over hauling with respect to crime. Thanks for a insightful comment.:)

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  40. Chetan MaheshwariAugust 7, 2012 at 11:26 AM

    good powerful and strong words...liked the flow...

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  41. Puru@ShadowsGaloreAugust 7, 2012 at 3:48 PM

    I bow to thee poetess ..

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    1. Saru SinghalAugust 8, 2012 at 11:40 AM

      *Humbled* *Humbled* *Humbled*

      Thanks for reading Puru:)

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  42. MuktaAugust 7, 2012 at 10:28 PM

    powerful, poignant and strong use of words.heart cringes to think what she must have gone thru.

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    1. Saru SinghalAugust 8, 2012 at 11:41 AM

      Yeah, I feel sorry for our country. Thanks for reading Mukta.

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  43. ArtiAugust 7, 2012 at 11:28 PM

    A strong message conveyed through an equally strong poem! Well Done, Saru... Take a bow!

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    1. Saru SinghalAugust 8, 2012 at 11:42 AM

      Awww...Thank you so much Arti. Your comment is very motivating.:)

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  44. Dreaming Wanderer. www.tonightidream-iwander.blogspot.comAugust 8, 2012 at 4:10 AM

    very well written and indeed a shameful incident for all of us and a big loss for humanity.. The way these matters touch us, i wish others felt bout it the same way...
    keep inspiring, keep writing!

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  45. joshi danielAugust 8, 2012 at 6:26 AM

    touching :)

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  46. RichaAugust 8, 2012 at 6:33 AM

    Very evocative. Love the way you weave your words - so heartfelt.

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  47. sabyasachi patraAugust 8, 2012 at 8:20 AM

    Rightly said. Such kind of incidents surely shows the sorry state of the nation. Very well written and composed.

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  48. AnonymousAugust 8, 2012 at 10:42 AM

    Very nicely penned ! What have people come to.. I wonder. Or have always been this and everything else just a charade...

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    1. Saru SinghalAugust 8, 2012 at 11:50 AM

      We were a great nation, something went wrong with us...Thanks for reading dear.

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  49. Saru SinghalAugust 8, 2012 at 11:48 AM

    Thanks for writing, I agree we are a bunch of cowards who can only write or talk, we can't do something when it is most required.

    BTW, are you in the team. Even if you are not, Anand will not be very happy to read this comment.:)

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  50. Sabyasachi Patra | Tales from Wild IndiaAugust 8, 2012 at 12:22 PM

    Saru,
    Why do you write so well. Death of a nation, is written well but for me it is very sad and disturbing. I read it again.
    Sabyasachi

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    1. Saru SinghalAugust 8, 2012 at 10:48 PM

      That's so nice of you to say but I am just learning. The poem is really very sad, we are in a pathetic state as a country.

      Thank you so much for a motivating comment Sabyasachi.:)

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  51. smAugust 8, 2012 at 2:35 PM

    Broken wings will soar again
    beautiful poem

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  52. Ranita SinhaAugust 8, 2012 at 8:52 PM

    It is a very sad state of the nation..God knows where the nation is headed..it is really very scary too..very well written Saru..

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  53. AnonymousAugust 9, 2012 at 12:50 AM

    really shame to us

    well written

    thanks

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  54. EmmaAugust 9, 2012 at 1:57 AM

    Very evocative. Love the way you express your words

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  55. AnonymousAugust 9, 2012 at 4:30 AM

    That's art.

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  56. Time RaysAugust 9, 2012 at 5:32 AM

    this is the reflection of our society

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  57. SoniaAugust 9, 2012 at 6:41 AM

    Deeply touching..

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  58. PrashanthAugust 9, 2012 at 11:48 AM

    Wonderful Saru, a perfect tribute to the incident. I loved the way you ended it..:)Someday she will rise.

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    1. Saru SinghalAugust 12, 2012 at 5:44 PM

      She will for sure. Thanks for an encouraging comment Prashanth.:)

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  59. NishaAugust 9, 2012 at 2:59 PM

    Lovely poem, a perfect tribute.
    All the best for IBL. :)

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    1. Saru SinghalAugust 12, 2012 at 5:44 PM

      Thanks, Nisha my team aced this poetry round. :)

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  60. RajAugust 9, 2012 at 8:22 PM

    I am speechless yet again. The power your words wield on the reader’s mind and soul in tremendous. The only thing I wish: if only your words could kill: there would be no evil in the society.

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    1. Saru SinghalAugust 12, 2012 at 5:45 PM

      I wish the same. The world should be a better place with lot of peace all around. Thanks for a lovely comment Raj.:)

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  61. Amit SinghAugust 10, 2012 at 3:15 AM

    The impact these would create would certainly last for a long time even after you moved on to another post.... however terming it as death of a nation seems a bit exaggerated though fits into poetic brilliance ...

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    1. Saru SinghalAugust 12, 2012 at 5:47 PM

      Poetry is nothing but exaggerating and making an impact, hope you agree. Thanks for reading dear and welcome here:)

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  62. RekhaAugust 10, 2012 at 6:20 AM

    very well expressed Saru. Thanks for writing this. The incident was really hard to digest. 'death of soul of a nation' very well expressed.

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    1. Saru SinghalAugust 12, 2012 at 5:47 PM

      Thank you so much Rekha. Our country is in a bad shape...

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  63. डॉ. जेन्नी शबनमAugust 10, 2012 at 1:46 PM

    very touching, well written.

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  64. Priya SreeramAugust 10, 2012 at 8:43 PM

    brilliant saru ! the pain and anguish so beautifully etched !

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  65. NirvanaAugust 11, 2012 at 2:13 AM

    Powerful, as it should be, and angry as it ought to be! It is indeed, the death of a nation when half of her population do not feel safe! Wonderfully, poignantly written!

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    1. Saru SinghalAugust 12, 2012 at 5:51 PM

      I agree, being a mute spectator when crime was committed in front of you is shameless. Thanks for reading dear.

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  66. BGTAugust 11, 2012 at 11:25 PM

    Your poems depicting hurt and pain are the best Saru.. You literally explain (through few beautifully woven series of words) what those people might have gone through..

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    1. Saru SinghalAugust 12, 2012 at 5:52 PM

      Thanks Binu for an encouraging comment. This incident evokes powerful emotions in us.

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  67. Thoughts SynchronizedAugust 13, 2012 at 1:56 AM

    Lovely choice of words! The message is delivered in the best possible way! It was indeed Death of a nation.

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  68. Dipthi SomeshAugust 14, 2012 at 9:33 AM

    OMG saru, everything in a few words.. every line and word tells the story and what she went through.. you are really awesome..

    And about this incident and many such, its really very shameful, it definitely is 'a death of nation a soul and everyone'

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    1. Dipthi SomeshAugust 14, 2012 at 9:35 AM

      Have been away for a while, a lot of reading to do.. will catch up with everything i missed soon.. :)

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    2. Saru SinghalAugust 14, 2012 at 1:01 PM

      Thank you for an encouraging comment Dipthi. It is indeed very shameful what is happening in our country. And thank you once again for being here:)

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  69. Sri ValliAugust 15, 2012 at 3:25 AM

    Very very touching poem Saru...Got tears in my eyes while reading...No words!!

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    1. Saru SinghalAugust 15, 2012 at 11:10 AM

      Thank you so much Valli. The inspiring incident is shame on our country though!

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  70. Karan AgrawalAugust 15, 2012 at 1:10 PM

    What a meaning and deep poem! Wow...I liked it...too strong!

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  71. Cloud NineAugust 16, 2012 at 1:14 PM

    Well written. Brought tears to my eyes. Hope the scoundrels get severe punishment:(

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    1. Saru SinghalAugust 16, 2012 at 2:00 PM

      I hope so too. That would set an example. Thanks for reading!

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  72. SreejaAugust 17, 2012 at 1:21 AM

    Woww...what a powerful poem.....enjoyed.

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  73. MadhushaAugust 17, 2012 at 4:45 AM

    I'm shocked that I've missed commenting on this poem. :-I Put beautifully and it just makes me angry to even acknowledge the truth in it



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    1. Saru SinghalAugust 17, 2012 at 12:43 PM

      We all are sorry for the state in which our country is today. Glad you find this poem worthy.

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  74. Jyoti MishraAugust 18, 2012 at 12:55 AM

    couldn't have read better..
    brilliant expressions :)

    we r living in difficult times, delicate situation..
    with lil swing wind can turn anywhere..

    Awesome read

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    1. Saru SinghalAugust 18, 2012 at 2:10 PM

      Indeed, difficult and harsh times. Wish the wind takes us to a better tomorrow. Thanks for an encouraging comment Jyoti.

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  75. JerlyAugust 20, 2012 at 12:23 AM

    such a powerful piece and the twist, the mourning for the death of the nation . we all share in this grief.

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  76. raAugust 21, 2012 at 8:19 AM

    such a powerful poem .. very well written Saru ..

    words fall short to describe such a sorry state of our nation !

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    1. Saru SinghalAugust 22, 2012 at 1:19 PM

      You country is in a bad state for sure...Thanks for reading Rahul!

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  77. AbhyudayaAugust 24, 2012 at 2:04 AM

    Yes, it was. This nation is like a flickering ray of hope.

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    1. Saru SinghalAugust 25, 2012 at 4:19 PM

      I think there is no hope left, we are running for our petty issues without even thinking what is happening around us.

      Thanks for reading dear!

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  78. KappuAugust 31, 2012 at 4:20 PM

    You have made an impactful way of writing about a sensitive issue.. nice post..

    Do stop by my blog! Kappu

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  79. Deepak KripalAugust 27, 2013 at 8:47 AM

    reflects the sad & unfortunate state of affairs going on in our country. Assam, Delhi, Mumbai, we are beginning to lose the count. callous it is, all of it, my heart goes out.

    Thank you Saru for raising the issue and showing the pain of the girl.

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    1. Saru SinghalAugust 27, 2013 at 9:11 AM

      The situation is utterly sad and we need to take some actions urgently.

      Thanks for reading Deepak.

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  80. AlexOctober 28, 2022 at 9:41 AM

    Amazing

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फ़ुर्सत में मिलना मुझसे यूँ दो चार घंटे के लिए नहीं  सिर्फ़ हाल चाल नहीं पूछना बातें करनी है तुमसे कई देखना है तुम्हें एक टक शिकवे करने है तुमसे कई हज़ार जब नाराज़ हुए थे तुम मुझसे और जब छेड़ा था मुझे बीच बाज़ार चवन्नी-अठन्नी सा ढोंग मत करना मान लेना मेरे हर कहे को सुबकियाँ से काम मत चलाना बेहने देना ग़र आँसू बेहे तो  सख़्त होने का दिखावा छोड़ आना नुक्कड़ वाले बनिये की दुकान पे सिद्दत से एक बार बोल देना  कि गलती होती है इंसान से तुम मुझे छोड़ गए उसका तुम्हें कभी अफ़सोस हुआ है क्या मैं नहीं तुमसे पूछूँगी  कि मेरे बाद मेरी तरह किसी को छुआ है क्या  ना मैं इस युग की मीरा हूँ  ना हो तुम मेरे घनश्याम बस इश्क़ है तुमसे बेपन्नह मुझे बाक़ी सब कुछ है मुझमें आम  तुम भी सोचते होगे ना  यह तीली सा इश्क़, ज्वालामुखी कब हुआ यूँ समझ लो तुम्हारे जाने के बाद तुम्हारे ख़याल ने दिन में 100 बार मुझे छुआ अब गणित में तो तुम अव्वल हो हिसाब लगा ही लोगे पर सोच के आना जनाब  पिछले 15 सालों का हिसाब कैसे दोगे  तो आना बस फ़ुरसत में  यूँ दो चार घंटे के लिए नहीं...
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