INDIAN WOMEN

The Indian women,
Truly our own
For her quiet grace
Universally known.

Designed and planned
To live in calm
She retains in good measure
The old-world charm.

She enjoyed the ups
Accepted the downs
History gave her in plenty
Smiles and frowns.

Yet she emerged each time
Varied and vibrant
Absorbing many streams
Becoming silent.

Whoever came to her
Never returned bare
As her charitable bosom
Has lots to share.

Niti Mohan,
 XI-B
Rosary Mat. Hr. Sec. School,
 Chennai