Wow. This is a smewhat shocking revelation- I didn't realize this type of thought still prevailed. It is an issue that demands attention. I am impressed at your ability to write from an unusual viewpoint, not only that of a girl, but a newborn at that. The only problem with bringing up moral and social issues is that there's a fine line between expressing the issue and being preach-y about it. I am glad to see you can bring up these issues in a subtle yet powerful way without being preachy. As for the poem, the rhyme is great (some unique ones-though the last stanza needs a rhyme to be consistent with the pattern set in the other stanzas, may wish to revise some part of that one stanza, just a suggestion to strengthen the piece), the flow again very smooth, and some great images. You've displayed a wide and effective range of emotions. This poem brings a message, an awareness and it makes the reader care. Sometimes as much as we want to change the world it is hard to get the messages and meanings across, but we can still try, and if even one person is affected, then the poem has accomplished it's purpose. You have very grand and noble intentions and are quite sincere and selfless, that with your ability and talent (which will only continue to grow the more you write) may just indeed allow you and your poetry to be a force to be reckoned with in this beautiful world with it's imperfect society. A great piece here, Bhavin.

Write On-

Gary

This is indeed a sad write. I have known for a short while, that even in 2008, in certain countries being a girl is a tort. Unfortunately even the government knows about all this, yet it gives little or no attention to educates its people. When will all those men sees that a boy or a girl baby is just a baby, and no one know what the future holds.
Bhavin, thanks for writing about this issue, at the same time it would be great, if also in your country, or other countries who'd the same practices could read these sad words of yours, maybe they'll take heed,
kel.