Social flaws

Somewhere in the skies

Sprinkler of stardust turned on 

Shower of blessings 

On my unmoving body 

Draped in red wedding saree 

They stood frozen, quiet 

This woman had broken all

age old traditions 

Wished to be dressed in bright red 

Though widowed, demanded it 

Red streaked vermillion 

The thick line in her grey parting 

Bindi on forehead 

Wrists adorning red bangles 

Feet wearing silver ankles 

She saw their anguish 

She heard their unspoken words 

Judgmental staring 

What right had this old woman 

Shame society while leaving?

Hey! You myopics 

His love resides inside me 

So what, that he's gone 

I remain married to him 

In thought, spirit, and being 

Till end we don't part 

That's the vow we had taken 

My life has ended 

Not widowed as you deem fit 

Forever married to him