She sat in a corner,
Hurt, Broken and in tears, clutching a newspaper
The salty tears burned on her cheeks where she had scars of horror
She opened the crumpled newspaper, there as a corner story it read
“A woman raped by her friend on pretext of offering a lift”
She had prepared herself for the worst, when she decided to complain
But it still hurt that even as a victim she was defending herself
It was a story, a matter of discussion for many
But for her it was a living nightmare.
Some commented, that she should know whom she befriends,
While others assumed she must have provoked
Some went beyond and defended the guy.
Right from her education, belief, attitude and character, everything was questioned
Solemnly they declared, she should have defended her honor better
She was bewildered, how she was responsible if the guy couldn’t control his urges
She had liked the ‘friend’ and believed him to be a good person
But she was unaware of this side of his personality that just objectified a woman
While she cursed herself for trusting someone other than herself
She also realized that Honor was a lame word, used to cower women like her
She will stand up and roar,
She will decide what’s honorable
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That’s so sad and true…
The world is no one to decide my honor… It is only we, as an individual who should be able decide what’s honorable… Amazing post..!
Ashmita Chatterjee
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https://chaoticsoulzzz.wordpress.com
Impressive post.
Thanks for sharing.
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We women really trust people so easily. In today’s world you cannot trust your own near ones. But as you correctly put it, we make mistakes but deciding what is honourable is truly in our hands.
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Thanks for reading .
Isn’t it a shame that even in 21st century, women have to justify their honor, be at the mercy of others to get their stand validated…why… When is going to stop….
You rightly said… It has to start with us….
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Thanks for reading. True I have not been able to wrap by brain around this thought process where a victim needs to defend themselves
Absolutely agree Neha….I decide where my honor lies👍👍👍
Thanks Ashwini for stopping by
Sad but true! Beautifully written poem though. Its time our society changes.
Thanks Reema for reading and appreciating
This is mostly the case when people pass judgements not knowing the reality. Very deeply expressed.
Beautifully penned and Indeed we’ve to be strong enough to choose our honour
Dr bushra
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Thanks and happy to know you enjoyed reading it
that’s horrendous even now girls have to prove at every step!!
A piece that reflects the grim reality of our misogynistic society. Kudos.
Cheers,
Anjali
Thanks for stopping by Anjali
that’s the peril of society – at every turn only a woman has to prove herself!