Ah, this life, a bonded labour! <br />Bogged down by this deadly employer. <br />I am buried in my sweaty bones day and night <br />Alas! When will there be a relief from the plight? <br /> <br />My voice stilled in fear of whip. <br />I am helpless and silently weep. <br />Left emaciated with stale food <br />I bear the whip of this stone-heart so rude <br /> <br />Engaged as maid being teenaged girl, <br />With a smiling face I am to serve all <br />No sympathy from anywhere for this orphan, <br />Don't know when will be the salvation. <br /> <br />Dear mom, I am alone on this earth, <br />Why did you sell me after my birth? <br />For whom I am to suffer this tyranny <br />My employer, mom you or my destiny?<br /><br />Bireswar Halder<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/a-bonded-labour/
