"White If I had survived wars, pestilence and poverty. Risen from the ashes of trajedy like the proverbial Phoenix, And had a story to tell. My own tale Then just maybe, You would have not judged me harshly. To you,I was yet another entitled brat. The arrogant one, Ruthless and remorseless, I did have a story, just a little different from yours, Maybe if I were a harlot who had mastered the art of seduction, Or a witch who cast spells on men, I would have been the first in your affections. Little did I know, That the world did not value dignity and loyalty, As much they upheld deceit and infamy. ©Lakshmi Menon "