Right to Childhood

The poem is an appeal for the children who are not so fortunate and are subjected to various kinds of torments by the right and might of the society.

Often must have U seen,
A child cry and wean.
In the world so mean,
To help none is keen.

For a tender soul, why must happiness fade?
why must he nest such a pain?
Oh! eyes soared and body caned,
Amidst dark nights, in a shady lane.

Oh Man! Wake up.
Your conscience, you shake up.
Spread your arms and let the warmth flow,
Give that child a smile, a glow.

For he deserves it, every bit, every ounce
To be saved from sharks, ready to pounce.
Stand up not for him, but for us.
Let's not forget, we were also child once.

When wanting to fly and raring to leap,
All cajoled in our mother's keep.
Protected and blessed, we could dream,
and were held lovingly, if we did scream.

Then is it a lot to ask?
A happy smile and not a mask.
Dreamy and not teary eyes,
A gift of life and not a tag of price.

To the path of happiness and glee,
Oh please, let these children flee.
I promise, I will let them be.
Why not? I owe this to a child in me.

Ritu...

Author's Note

It moved me from within.. it is heartfelt.