A Woman's Body

This is the story of Buddhist Nun Teri Subhaa Told as a poem by herself. In the nunnery She was assigned To manage mango grove. While on duty once Alone in the grove Was she accosted by a rogue Attempting To seduce her. The more did she refuse his Amorous advances, The more Vehement He became. When he continued To compliment The beauty of her eyes, She simply removed Her eyes and Offered them to him, Albeit, a gory sight. The suitor had Never expected such gesture, Fell at her feet And begged her Forgiveness. The incident Demonstrates Her renunciation And total detachment From her body And the ultimate Enlightenment She had achieved. Relevant even today, The story tells us A woman's body Is her own And she decides What she does with it.