Oct 10, 2026

Theme: Appreciation

Artisan
by Dr. Jaipal Singh
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In one of those hectic tours
I met this artisan
At only thirty five
He looked nearly beaten
Wrinkled face, sunken cheeks
And wispy frame
Hailing from a community
Not only marginalized
But also stigmatized
In a far flung countryside.

But glow on his face
His expression and tone
Rings confident
Devoid of that lament
His clansmen in vicinity have
He works daily for long hours
With a grit and resolve
To make his mark
As an accomplished artisan
Of a variety of bamboo products.

Apart from sustaining a family
He has to give good education
Better nutrition and healthcare
To his two young children
To secure a better future
Lest they end up with the same fate
Impressed, I salute his spirit
Every soul can take lesson
And should live with...
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08-Oct-2012

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Comments on this Poem

Comment I'm glad, you support this.

jairathore
09-Oct-2012 07:31 AM
Comment absolutely!!I salute him..

Rupradha
09-Oct-2012 01:37 AM

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