They gave her those pitiful looks,
Shooed her away, from their good books,
Her fault? A hopeless, useless amputee, they declared,
Without her hands, she was unwanted,
Play Music? They nearly laughed hearing her dreams,
The scorns, the mocks; in pained silence she’d scream,
She looked up at the skies, asking God questions,
Why was she the chosen one, to bear nature’s cruel actions?
A flower then dropped from the heavens,
Caressing her feet, in the soft breeze,
A distant piano beckoned making her heart flutter,
In hope, she had finally found an answer,
No hands, so what? God had given her two feet,
Play music, dance – she finally did!
Copyright 2014 © Nandini Deka
lovely poem!
ReplyDeletethanks for reading :-)
Deleteexcellent take on this image!
ReplyDeletethanks @Kathe
DeleteLovely perseverance...
ReplyDeletethanks for the beautiful prompt @Tess
Deletewhat a lovely write up :)
ReplyDeletethanks dear :-)
DeleteReally like where you went with the image ...
ReplyDeletethanks for reading @Helen :-)
DeleteWow! This is a great take on the prompt!
ReplyDeletethank you...glad you said 'inspiring' :-)
ReplyDeleteTempts me to read again and again.
ReplyDeletethanks for reading :-) @heramb
DeleteSo very moving. Nothing can stop those who aim high. Beautifully written.
ReplyDeleteindeed, nothing can stop those who aim high, thanks :-)
DeleteWhat a lovely poem..Inspiring...
ReplyDeletethanks @Preethi
DeleteAn excellent interpretation.
ReplyDeleteVery inspiring.
ReplyDeleteA similar true story comes to mind;--
A gynae was delivering a baby when she realized that she had only one leg.In that second she had to decide if she should allow that child to be born--she delivered the baby.
After many years she was invited to a concert and guess what--the talented pianist was that same girl.
oh..thats so touching...thanks lot for sharing @indu ji :-)
DeleteThis was perfect for a morning read. Made me smile :)
ReplyDeleteWow, the words are so beautiful and conveys the message across clearly. Where there is a will there is a way :)
ReplyDeleteyep...very rightly said @Prasanna, thanks
Deletevery inspiring
ReplyDeletethanks @Deepanshi
DeleteWow this was beautiful and very inspiring indeed!
ReplyDeletethanks for reading @Aditi :-)
DeleteThis is a very uplifting take on the prompt. Great job.
ReplyDeletethanks for reading @C.C
DeleteAwesome Nandini. Loved it
ReplyDeletethanks dear :-) am gad you liked it
Deleteawesome thought,great work...
ReplyDeletethanks for reading @Divyank :-)
DeleteIf God has not given hands make use of the feet. so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteLoved it
ReplyDeletethanks :-)
DeleteI liked this very much because it spoke of courage and belief. You can do whatever you want to do, there are no disabilities, you only have to believe. Lovely.
ReplyDeletethanks for reading @rebecca
DeleteInspiring & Motivating too....
ReplyDeleteMotivating & Inspiring too !
ReplyDeletethank you @Vaishali
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