Lost in thoughts she walked
Dreading who next would jump on her
With his/her weird advice
On what to say/do
Unwanted interference was at its peak
She wondered, ‘Am I so dumb that I need others to tell me how ..
I should lead my lonely life.
Is it not enough that my world has
Blown off like a pile of dry leaves
Leaving me…
At the mercy of such impertinent people?
Who has given them the right to be
My guardian angels?
Nothing but real pests they are..
Merry making in my house
They stay here not out of love for me
But..
For an easy carefree life
Laughing, joking, enjoying
As if on a vacation!
No respect for my immeasurable loss they have
My need for some peace is beyond their comprehension
They nag me day & night with
Silly ideas & faking support
Why can’t people..
Keep their mouth shut at such difficult times?
Why can’t they give space to an already
Deeply troubled heart & mind?
Is it really necessary to have a say where it’s not needed at all?
Is it just because I’m a woman
They think I’m incapable of having any sense?
Back off all you nosy parkers!
Go back to your own house flooded with countless problems
Don’t think I’m unaware of what’s going on at your place
So now for a change my advice to all of you …
My so called ‘well wishers’ is..
Clean up your own dishes before trying to clean someone else’s!
Vacuum yourself that houses a heart & a mind..
Chalko block with evil thoughts
No sympathy you have for me
So what game are you playing now?
Just leave me alone
Neither your feigned love nor support
are required
Your selfish motives aren’t hidden from me either for..
I very well know who & what you are!
~Anuradha S. Bannore
Vadodara, India