β
He Couldn’t hold back his emotions
It was reality not a fiction
Got know his friend was raped
whom they dropped near her home Just a few hours ago
There was just a street to walk,
Who knew that street could
Become a bridge which can never fill the gap
between her present and pastHis mind was blank out, Too numb to react He blamed himself for what was not his fault
He didn’t have the strength To face her parents
they just planned birhday party for her
Who knew it will become a nightmare
For all of them,
till they will live
he wiped away his tearsAnd went straight away to the hospital
Where he saw the most helpless beings
They were her parents
he walked to the icu where
She was lying
Slowly she was dyingbandages were wrapped around her body which may heal her wounds
But what about the scars ,her heart will lifetime holdHer pink dress was mocking him ,
Drenched in blood and dirtHe clenched his fists
To control anger
His eyes showed
red thread of danger
No now they can’t wait
till it happens to other
He messeged everybody he knewFor all the justice that was due
For all the unheard voices
For all those silent screams
For every closed file
just to save family pride
that day the rain was pouring outMay be the sky too was crying loud
They made a human chain holding each other’s hand
As if they were passing courage and strengthMay be the justice was far away
But this time
They aren’t gonna hold back
They gonna preserve all the anger
And feeling of disgust
Until will get an answer
for those monster’s unquenched thirstIt’s our fault too
which we keep repeating
When such a news comes
We start channel surfing
We look away from all the pain Our heart feels
For that girl who may never heal
We consider the reality a fiction Until it happens to one of the close ones
Stop taking it as just a news
Its a reality not a fiction
And our responsibility huge
Atleast play your part
Before the faith in humanity
Starts falling apart
Painful .. and disgusting act by the devils.. sometimes we are so helpless we never know what to do .. being helpless irritates me
LikeLiked by 1 person
That’s so true ,the least we can do is take a stand when someone infront if us is tarnishing that girl’s character inspite of being empathetic.Thanks a lot for reading π and trust me we are nit helpless we all can play our part no matter how small it is ,it matters π
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yeah I think you are right ..
LikeLiked by 1 person
It moved me dear. What can I say.. Most painful thing that can happen to anybody. For just a physical desire of some goons a life of a women is spoiled … Its excruciatingly painful even to imagine the pain she undergoes .
Yes it is out moral and social responsibility to voice our opinion and provide justice to victim in a way we can ..
I’m with u in this . I don’t support inhuman act.
Oh BTW 50th comment is mine .
LikeLike
And yes the most unfortunate thing is inspite of supporting that girl as a society ,we mostly tarnish what is left with our would be ,could be and should be
LikeLiked by 1 person
Many a time there has been less action and more talks after the sad events like this .. Probably its time to take action to safeguard people against such horrendous acts
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yeah ! Thanks for the support π
LikeLiked by 1 person
Always with u dear
LikeLiked by 1 person
π
LikeLiked by 1 person
Speechless after reading it…we can actually erase this crime from our society if some solid punishment is fixed by law of this country! If capital punishment is allowed for rapist and that too quickly. This is the only solution.
LikeLiked by 2 people
Yeah !Meenakshi ,and what breaks my heart more is the way our society treat the survivors .
Seriously I am ashamed of the way fir being the part of such society when they judges girl fir being raped
LikeLiked by 1 person
So true! I wrote a poem in hindi after Nirbhya case but even reading it makes me shiver. So I never posted it anywhere. Imagine when we feel uncomfortable only reading such words…then how are those girls living with that reality…
But this should be changed, our society needs to change…
I appreciate your efforts to start such awareness by your writing!! Bravo!!
LikeLike
Thank you so much Meenakshi ,this is the least we can do about this
LikeLiked by 1 person
And share your post ,would love to read it may be around 16 the of December.I too have something in mind for that black day but I hate to think about that day so still stuck
LikeLiked by 1 person
I know how it feels! I need a lot of courage to share that…but ok will try!
LikeLiked by 1 person
I know but we have to ,thanks for connecting.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Our responsibility is surely huge and we need to take it responsibly before its too late
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yeah that’s true ,thanks a lot fir stopping by π
LikeLiked by 1 person
Powerful Words Girl. So Right you are. Today People are more concerned in “Spreading the news and making it Viral” , rather than looking into the person’s torn life and helping them repair their lives.
News and Videos are so easily shared, like Fiction stories on the Web
When will we touch each other, with tender words and actions,
instead of mindless postings.
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thanks a lot dear ,yes I know ratger than standing each other ,standing for each other we start judging the victim for what was not her fault.
When such a news spread all we can talk about is ,why that girl was out for that late ,why was she with her guy friends.
Good girls aren’t like this ,all the shit starts getting trending and talk of the day.
The victim’s life post that unfortunate incident becomes hell ,rather than encouraging her to forget things we keep reminding things in a way or other.
LikeLiked by 1 person
touching poem….unsaid words speak volumes, again…cheers
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks a lot π
LikeLiked by 1 person
Its so painful. Frankly speaking my eyes got watery while reading this poem. You have given a strong message of social responsibility which everyone forgets in such circumstances. An alarming poem. Well written. π
LikeLiked by 2 people
Yes !it is painful .I am so glad that you have got such a sensitive heart.stay blessed
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks for your wishes. π
LikeLiked by 1 person
As a rape survivor, I relate to this poem. It is beautifully penned and an eye-opener for those who don’t understand. Thank you for this post.
LikeLiked by 3 people
My heart and soul goes out with you and you are a warrior.
Fighting back all the trauma post that unfortunate incident is hell lot of bravery .
I am falling short of words because nothing can lessen your pain still my prayers are with you .
Stay blessed
LikeLiked by 1 person
It’s ok. I’m fighting back via my website; http://www.slaveryshatterslives.com/
Thank you for being an activist.
LikeLiked by 3 people
Yeah I followed you on Wp,will check out the website too
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you!
LikeLike
Hey!! Anamika,I’ve nominated you for Bloggers Recognition Award.Be comfortable to take it up.I’ll appreciate your participation. π
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yeah sure would love to π
LikeLiked by 1 person
ππ
LikeLiked by 1 person
Heartfelt and an amazing read! Thanks for sharing!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks a lot π :),glad you liked it
LikeLiked by 1 person
my heart bleeds every time i hear of such bestiality. it’s not just only in the act, but how it affects the survivor’s life thereafter where the bestiality resides. very evocative piece.
LikeLiked by 1 person
This post is profoundly powerful, so beautifully written, so moving, and so brave….thank you for using your voice, your gift, your talent to make the world a better place π
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks a lot ,thank you for being a part and spreading voice π
LikeLiked by 1 person
Touching! Yes, I will never surf channels at bad news. I will do something
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yeah ! no matter how small your part is ,it matters
LikeLike
If we want to bring the change- “we should start from ourself” first.
We cant change everyone and everyone’s thought – but we can be responsible for what we do and what we think !!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yes that’s true ,thanks a lot for stopping by
LikeLike
Good things always catches attention! !
LikeLiked by 1 person
That’s so kind of you π π ,thank you so much
LikeLike
If u have time !! Can u read my first blog ? U can follow me to catch me on every new thing “if u want”
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yeah sure π
LikeLike
thanks.. btw u from ?
LikeLike
That topic is damn sensitive, i wish it never happens to any girl, such devastating incident for anyone it could be !!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yes and the more unfortunate thing is we shrug our shoulders and go on with our daily life as if nothing happened
LikeLike
A very thoughtful and provocative write-up. What we forget is this “Yes, this is repeating” and we still haven’t taken a strong stand! Our voices are unheard and we’ve just let that be a normal news of our daily routine whereas this should be the most horrible shock.
More power to your words.
LikeLiked by 2 people
Yeah exactly ,we need to stand up for justice and not supress our voice
LikeLiked by 1 person
So true how we must keep our charades, our routines, believe that our world is unaffected, uninfluenced by the heart of man. Unvisited, not us, it’s just for next door. Stay away from my door.
LikeLiked by 1 person
That’s so true ,yeah until the same unfortunate incident come knocking our doors .
LikeLiked by 1 person
The worst thing is media is hiding such things. They try to hide rather trying to give justice.
LikeLiked by 2 people
Yeah that’s unfortunately true
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yes many are ready to react, the hurdle is fear and how to react
LikeLiked by 2 people
But, most of them don’t know as it doesn’t come in front of people.
LikeLiked by 2 people
Yeah ,I have mentioned about it too “closed files to save family pride”
LikeLiked by 1 person
Hmm.
LikeLiked by 1 person
True media will show to people only what it wants to show. Involvement from every individual is needed to eradicate such problems
LikeLiked by 2 people
Currently in Literature Festival at Ahmedabad some people from media told same thing, that show much less numbers than actual victims..
LikeLiked by 2 people
As parents, teachers, neighbours friends, everyone has to know their responsibility and should react correctly .
LikeLiked by 2 people
Exactly exactly ,that’s what I meant to say .Thanks for understanding and explaining the essence
LikeLiked by 1 person
π
LikeLiked by 1 person