Betrothed by her parents to a much older man A child of seven In a far way land
Her dream was to study to have a better life But it was already decided she would be a wife
Twenty fours years her senior A man she didn't know He would soon be her husband and deep down her foe
In some parts of her country little girls are kidnapped and raped Forced to marry their abductor They're no longer chaste
The night of their wedding She wants to run away and hide Her heart beats wildly As she lies by his side
He lays on top of her Her tiny body he mauls He cannot get inside of her Her hole is too small
She finds herself pregnant He wants a son She's all of fourteen Her period had come
She carries the baby through the nine month count Her body is too tiny The baby won't come out
It dies in her womb A hole is torn underneath She starts to leak urine A horror she's been bequeathed
Her husband walked out He couldn't stand her smell And there's one more sad thing I have left to tell
She finally reached a hospital After two days on a bus Doctors were on hand an operation to discuss
They could fix her problem This brought her great joy They had to take the baby out though, they found out it was a boy
A day in the life of a countryside girl A gift from heaven Now a bride at seven
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Dena
Jul 03, 2009 4:20 PM
Wow...the honesty and blnt truth that you share in your poems is so exceptional. I write poems, and I know I sometimes edit them in case someone reads them. Now, I know that I don't have to do that. The rawness of your poetry really speaks out on the injustices in this world.
Jana Dvorska
Jun 28, 2009 4:23 AM
I thought I had corrected the spelling of poem in my comment but then saw the mistake in the publication...
I really admire your work Lisa. You are incredibly inspirational :-)
Jana
Jana Dvorska
Jun 28, 2009 4:20 AM
Lisa,
This is another beautiful yet heartbreaking peom that opens people's eyes and hearts and willl hopefully get others to try and help those less fortunate in this world.
Great work :-)
hugs, Jana
Marci
Jun 04, 2009 12:15 PM
Lisa, I have followed you since you left the view. I was so moved by you when you decided to leave and pursue much greater things! You have done an excellent job at getting to the heart of issues, issues people would rather sweep under a rug. I love your poetry! I love how you just tell it how it is no sugar coating the world needs more of that. They need to hear the details of the suffering. I enjoy hearing you speak your intelligence and compassion is incredibly beautiful. May a higher power watch over your sister and Euna and bring them home! I hope the trial goes well.. I pray the North Korean government watched or got follow up from the Larry King Show it may have planted a seed of compassion. I am sending my positive thoughts of hope out into the universe.
Daniel Spano
Jun 02, 2009 5:24 PM
Dear Lisa, your poetry is in my opinion amazing. I don't know very much about poetry but you get right to the point. I feel real bad for these young girls and I know that you visited countries and saw that problem up close and personal. I'm really sorry that I missed you at Kent State, living right down the street. I hope our government does something soon to keep your sister safe and the North Koreans better do something soon or they will be paying the big price. The best of luck to you and your family. I wish there was something I could do to help. I guess praying is about the only thing I can do for you. Love to you and your family, Dan from Kent
Rhonda P
Apr 30, 2009 3:23 PM
Wow! Another powerful & moving poem! Keep up the amazing work!
Laura
Apr 15, 2009 10:14 AM
Thanks Lisa, I was so moved by this poem. Thanks for making us aware that India its not only those love stories from Bollywood but the ignorance that still rules our old societies.
lisa smith
Mar 28, 2009 6:35 AM
Thanks for the reminder. Keep up the good work.
Guest
May 25, 2008 6:01 PM
These are the problems we should be focused on, not Britney Spears worthless mumbo jumbo. Keep up the good work Lisa, you've opened my eyes.
Carmelita
May 21, 2008 7:00 PM
This poem is beautiful. Your words are moving, and you have truly inspired me