I Rubbed a Magic Lamp by Farah N Huq

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   Jodahposted 2 years ago

   A very topical poem for International Women’s Day.
   https://hubpages.com/literature/I-Rubbed-a-Magic-Lamp
   
   Thank you for writing this poem that displays an important message Farah.
   It seems no matter what people are offered, division and selfishness, always raises it’s head.
   Your one wish for women to stay selfless and united is a worthy one.

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   Peggy Wposted 2 years ago

   That is a beautiful wish, Farah.  It would be a blessing if more people thought and acted that way.  Thanks, John, for sharing her meaningful poem with us.

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   Brenda Arledgeposted 2 years ago

   Great write, Farah.
   
   Too bad it was only a dream, but then again people never seem to agree.
   
   I love this
   
   "Respect is our priority,
   
   Free-will is what we need,
   
   Justice or equality,
   
   And safety, indeed!”
   
   This is exactly what women need.
   
   A great wish.
   
   Thanks for sharing this one John.

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      Jodahposted 2 years agoin reply to this

      My pleasure.

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   Farah N Huqposted 2 years ago

   Thank you so much, John, for sharing the poem. I am glad to know you like it! I’ve been away from HubPages and writing for a while. So it’s good to find you all here again! Blessings to you as always!

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   Farah N Huqposted 2 years ago

   Thank you so much, dear Peggy! I am happy to know you think the same way as I do! My blessings to you!

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   Farah N Huqposted 2 years ago

   Thank you so much, Brenda, and it is wonderful to know you liked the poem. I feel men and women are both responsible for the misery that women need to put up with. So it’s not only the men to be blamed for the inequality and injustice towards women. Men however need to be taught how to deal with empowered women. There’s no point in talking about women's empowerment when all you wish to do is dominate them.....and women need to be supportive towards other women instead of wishing to have the entire share of good fortune...So instead of putting down other women,we should prove our worth through determination and hard work....

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   Brenda Arledgeposted 2 years ago

   Farah...
   You say this so well.
   
   By the way, Happy Women's Day...I had no idea there even was such a thing.

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   Farah N Huqposted 2 years ago

   My poem seems to have vanished...

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   Farah N Huqposted 2 years ago

   I can see it from authors view but can’t see it when I click on the link. Can anyone tell me why this has happened and what I need to do?

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    Farah N Huqposted 2 years ago

    Ok, thanks! It is fixed now!

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    Farah N Huqposted 2 years ago

    These are given more importance where there is a need for them eg Asian countries, where women are seen to have the sole role of doing all household chores and looking after not only the babies but the entire in-laws. In short, the woman is treated as the maid in most households. Then there was the dowry problem. A working woman is still seen as a woman who is neglectful towards her family and home. Things have changed a lot in my country as soon as female literacy boomed.  We are more independent now. Like I have my own house. I didn't wait for my husband for that part. So naturally, those outdated roles and expectations change when you are in such a strong position. But then there are the poor people and the villagers where the scenario is still quite the same but it’s changing. So yes to bring about a revolution you need such days. Then again  there are women who take this too far to take gain undue benefits from it to get more than their fair share. That’s what I meant when I wrote “why only 4 wishes and why not ten!”. Such women are never satisfied and they abuse the entire motive behind such celebrations…we have to be responsible human beings and simply do our share of contribution.
    Happy Women’s Day to you too, Brenda, and to all the other women and men who contribute positively to make our lives happier!

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    Amit Kumar 98posted 2 years ago

    Dear Farah,
    
    It is really a pleasure to read such a wonderful poem on the occasion of International Women's Day. The poem implicitly shed light on contemporary challenges women are undergoing. Few lines really touched my heart deeply:
    
    “Respect is our priority,
    
    Free-will is what we need,
    
    Justice or equality,
    
    And safety, indeed!”
    
    Yeah, women indeed need to be treated equally, fairly, and respectfully in the society.
    
    Thanks a lot John for sharing this eye-opening poem with us.

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    surovi99posted 2 years ago

    This was a wonderful poem on the occasion of Women's Day, Farah. I loved your dream wish, and I am sure all the sensible women on this earth will wish the same. Thank you for sharing.
    
    Thanks, John, for sharing Farah's post.

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    Farah N Huqposted 2 years ago

    I believe we haven’t interacted before, dear Amit Kumar! I am happy to know you liked the poem and those 4 lines in particular. Together men and women can definitely make this world a better place to live in. Looking forward to getting more feedback from you. Stay blessed always.

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       Amit Kumar 98posted 2 years agoin reply to this

       Thanks for your kind blessings Farah. Looking forward to such more enlightening poems in times to come.

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    Farah N Huqposted 2 years ago

    Thank you so much, Surovj, and I knew you would agree with the thoughts that went behind the poem. Happy to know you liked them. Blessings to you dear....

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    AliciaCposted 2 years ago

    Farah has created an interesting poem with a wonderful message at the end. The poem is a great way to celebrate International Women’s Day! Thank you for sharing the article, John.

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    Farah N Huqposted 2 years ago

    Thank you so much, dear AliciaC! I am glad to know you liked the poem. Wishing you a happy Women’s Day as well! Blessing to you all the way...

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    ravirajan01posted 2 years ago

    I loved the black sarcasm here and the message you laced within your work for Women's Day. We always scream to the top of our guts for diversity, but at the end of the day, all we need to do is to unite and stay united as humans. Once we do that, respect, liberty, and equality will come for all automatically,rather than celebrating special days.
    
    Thanks for sharing your work Farah.THanks, John, for sharing.

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    Farah N Huqposted 2 years ago

    Haha! Yes, Ravi! You got it quite right but here in the Indian subcontinent, that is still a dream which is why we do need to celebrate such days as a reminder that we are all equal. In Bangladesh, this time there was a women’s day campaign with the photo of a successful woman entrepreneur and the caption said “ I manage my home, I manage my business” and to our surprise, it faced harsh criticism from many women saying why should women manage everything. Women empowerment is often acknowledged when a woman is seen to take on a man’s role. The mountain climbers, the women’s football team etc....but quite often women undermine the role they have been playing for ages. I believe it’s a combined contribution from men and women that can make things better for us. Men need to manage their homes too. There is no way we can ignore managing the home as that is our basic unit and identity. So instead if saying why should we manage so much, it should be let’s manage our home together.

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    Misbah786posted 2 years ago

    Wonderful poem, Farah!! Poor Genie! Lol!
    I loved these lines:
    
    "Even in the dream I had to fight,
    For what was supposed to be human rights!
    I wish we had a social paradigm,
    Where we could ditch all diversities and unite as humankind."
    
    Brilliant message!!!
    Thanks for sharing,  John
    
    Blessings and lots of love!!

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