"Woman-A-Journey" by Jyotirmaya Thakur, from the Mother's Day Gifted Words Anthology

 

WOMAN-A JOURNEY

 

You wanted her to be a star,

She deserved to be the whole galaxy.

You could wander through her mind,

But it would cost you an eternity.

You loved her as a daughter, sister,

Mother, but she earned equality.

You wanted her as a better half,

Surrendering her infinity.

You sought the shimmering facade,

Of youthful lustre in utility.

You dwell in her rational mind outside,

Her heart held the universe inside.

In the end,

She became more,

Than the world expected,

She became the journey.

And like all journeys,

She did not end.

She changed direction simply,

And kept on going on her destiny.

 

 

JYOTIRMAYA THAKUR born in India, is a retired Principal of Cambridge affiliated school, bilingual author of fifty books in many genres with many waiting to be published, translated into over 44 languages and is a co-author in many International Anthologies. Her poems, stories, articles and research papers have been widely published and translated in many languages in highly acclaimed journals and reputed magazines. Jyotirmaya Thakur is an illustrious author and poet, Peace Ambassador and a veteran academic. A voice to adhere to in our tumultuous times. Her academic experience and intellect combine to make her books a very useful companion to anyone seeking a path in a maze of confusion.