Parul

Bow down in obeisance- shoulders drooping, spirits dissipating, brows tense, Sense of self meanders like someone searching his way out of a maze, Pushed against a fence. Zig Zag, Zig Zag…. Society’s grisly gaze pierces through her making her gag. Smile– never sardonic but a generous grin, Be a ‘good girl’. Lashing out undeterred is […]

  Dead unseeing eyes lying on cold marble slabs Unprotesting organs awaiting the touch of the scalpels Nauseous stench of formalin welcoming you with open arms Forcing all life’s noble ambitions to flee while self-doubt creeps in. Urine samples bubbling like a witch’s magical brew Amoeba in stool made larger than life, flaying their arms […]