Abandoned I
was the day I stepped into this world . Though unaware of the reasons then ,
now I know . What will a family do with someone who can’t be identified with a
gender .
For years I
searched and was gifted with mockery that spoofed my existence as a human being
but I survived , hoping that life will have it’s own plans and one day it will
wash off my moments of anguish rewarding me for all those unnoticed trails of
tears that escaped from my lusterless eyes .
Yesterday
the highest court honored thousands like me , granting us the right to scribble
down our name with our gender , unleashing new doors for a better tomorrow , after
all transgenders are human too , aren’t they .
This is only the first step in the attempted assimilation of third genders in India. It still doesn't guarantee respect for them. Abhi Dilli duur hai.
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At least the first step was taken...it will take time ...but things may work out some day ....
DeleteInstead of empathising with them people look down upon them. It is the society as a whole, which has to change to accept them. A very sensitive issue.
ReplyDeleteYa...it indeed is a very sensitive issue ...I wish people understand some day ...
DeleteAcceptance by society is a much harder task
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Ya...I agree ....
DeleteBrilliant. A wonderful take on the discrimination they face and acceptance is what people like us, human beings, need. Sensitively told:)
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Thank you ...and ya we need to respect people for who they are ...
DeleteWoah that was quite a different take on the prompt and a good one too :)
ReplyDeleteThank you :)
ReplyDeleteIndeed they are. Nice take on the prompt S :)
ReplyDeleteVery poignant and well narrated :)
ReplyDeleteValid point nicely expressed, Sushree :)
ReplyDeleteA poignant post. Lets hope the acceptability of the gender within the society comes soon.
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