The rescue operation was going on
As the skyscraper was on the blaze
And turned into a towering inferno…
In a frenzy of the rescue mission
The last batch of stranded people
Five men and a woman
Were tensely hanging on a rope
When the fireman on the job
Noticed a crack in the rope.
Apologetically he cautioned – I’m sorry
But the rope can’t take so much of load
So one of you will have to make a sacrifice
For the sake of others’ lives and offload
Lest all of you might fall to death.
There was a pin drop silence
With anxiety on the faces of all
As no one was willing to risk their life
Finally the woman cleared her throat
And confided regretfully –
I think I will have to take a call…
Now she made an emotional speech –
All along in every walk of life
We women are made to sacrifice
In childhood for our brother(s) sake
After marriage for husband and in-laws
Profession and career for household chorus
Finally, at mature age for children’s sake
So no regrets I’m willing to give up life.
Bravo! Bravo!
There was a thunderous applause
All the men instantly started clapping…
Alas! What it was an amazing free fall.
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