like a beast of burden  
the domestic earth laden  
a house-wife or house-husband  
trudges on with sluggish feet. 
 
the regular squabble hears the bray  
fuming obligation opts for a fray. 
sacrifice-resin constrains from within  
and plastic smiles look as proud grin.
PARTHA SARATHI PAUL
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