Gratitude to SJ and a small dedication

Firstly, I would like to congratulate and thank Aamir Khan and the entire team of SATYAVEM JAYATE for the fantastic way in which you people have brought out the regretful practice of female foeticide to light. I am sure that it will definitely hit the people on the heart and make them aware and more active against this disgusting practice.

Secondly, I would like to thank and applaud the two reporters who risked their life in order to bring the practice of female foeticide to light. It is really a pity that our Government has not taken any action against the doctors who should actually be severely punished for the murders they are committing…. At this point, I really hope that we succeed in eradicating this horrible practice by means of the sound step that SATYAMEV JAYATE has taken. Our prayers and support are always with you.

Lastly, I would like to dedicate a poem that I had written to the many nameless faceless baby girls who didn't get a chance to have a glance at this world and were ruthlessly murdered by their own people. Initially written in my mother-tongue, in the poem I have tried to represent the words and wishes of an unborn girl child who got a chance to express her sentiments when she came to that she would soon be killed. Although, the rhyme got all messed up, I have translated it to English as best as I could. So, here it goes:

YOUR BELOVED BABY

The garden will be brightened by sweet smiles,

Colourless life will gain some colour,

Dance and rejoice will, every fiber of the body today,

With my tear, laughter and sweet smiles…..

Bright, honey-sweet voice will create a heaven on this earth……..

All happiness and wishes, I'll bring and fulfill,

Fresh waves of hope I'll sing,

Seeing everyone's woes, tears and pain,

Paint a new beautiful picture of the world, I'll!

But……..

What's this that I am hearing?!

Is it true that I am nought but vile dust to you?

Do I evoke hatred, disgust and scorn in your mind, even before I am born?

And deprive you of your sound sleep and peace of mind?

I am, but a baby girl!

Please don't destroy me!

Pray let me come to this world!

Let me play among bright colourful flowers and butterflies of dreams of a new world!

Feel the tender touch of humanity and love……..

And enjoy the priceless breath-taking beauty of this world…………!

Mama-Papa,

Please have some mercy on me….!

I'll bring you respect and priceless riches to you in this world so ruthless and fast-moving!

Shelter you from all woes and weal

And remain a bright ray of sunshine for eternity!

Please ……..please do have some faith and mercy on me……

Because I am none but your own beloved baby…….