CHAIN UP NOT, WOMAN!: A poem by Bindu Unnikrishnan, Mrs Maharashtra 2023 ( Elite category)

Part of What is a Woman? Series

CHAIN UP NOT, WOMAN!

By Bindu Unnikrishnan

Break free of the invisible chain, Oh woman! you too are born to fly!
Look at the strong wings you got, you might as well explore the sky.


The tenderness you show, the warmth you exude
You deserve the same, and of course, some respite
Breathe some, for the laundry can wait, it is your monotonous life that needs the spice.


Walk few steps, dance few more, listen to your heart, if it wants some more
In this lovely weather, leave that chore, bask in the sunshine which men adore.
Let him pack your picnic bag, while you go for a swim, or trek for a while,
Let that dinner be a surprise for you, the way you always did for him with a smile..


Chop that hair and style it through, don’t keep it long ’coz he told you to,
Wear the colour you always want, without conforming to your clan.
It is difficult to be always righteous and true, you can be sometimes vulnerable too.
Let the tears flow and make you light, the smile without reason sets you right.


The overslept Sunday, enjoy it too, pamper yourself, with goodies and a book
A massage or a spa, either one, get out of your home, every now and then.
Smell the mud and play in the rain, take that jump in a puddle on the way
Let not worries come closer to you, a day you deserve for yourself too


Don’t answer every question thrown at you, let some answers be brought by your silence too
If the dust persists on the wooden shelf, let know that others can dust it too
Just that you have the softest voice, let know that you can assert it too
For your mind deserves the same release, which a man any day commands through.


You are a designer’s creation, the perfect masterpiece,
Unique, beautiful, harbinger of peace.
For you can do things amazing for yourself ,
If you break the invisible chain that held you so well.

About the Author

Bindu Unnikrishnan, Mrs Maharashtra 2023 ( Elite category)

Shedding the cocoon of a non glamorous teaching job of 20 yrs , a Physics researcher , a compassionate charity activist, a sports enthusiast , a passionate poet and writer, and a dedicated mother , this was a season Bindu Unnikrishnan shattered her own glass ceiling and let sky be her only limit. She set herself free from being type cast into a role she was successfully living for over the past 20 years and found her calling in the glamorous world of fashion, pageants, influencer etc. The desire to rise above the conventional mold to find her voice to lead, inspire and educate was what lead her to multiple platforms in the form of beauty pageants. Needless to say, Diva Pageants is where she metamorphosed into a colorful, vibrant personality,embracing uniqueness, advocating body positivity, charm, grace and everything that add beauty to her already existing confident, and elegant demeanor. Born with a purpose, she delve into matters close to her heart, empowering women to think differently and inspire them to embrace their uniqueness as their USP. Being the voice of millions , she aims to raise the standard of women to where she thinks they belong, into being treated as equal, that basic! Here's to a diva who stands for breaking stereotypes, winning hearts and mending minds, one at a time!