I was young, innocent and a playful girl,
Oblivious to the events that would unfurl.
I was the apple of my parents’ eyes,
And had dreams that seemed to touch the skies.
I won everyone’s heart with my contagious smile,
Little did I know that my smile would last for a short while.
I was not prepared to venture into the darkness that childhood paved,
Never had I encountered men who were vile and depraved.
Chocolates and dolls were my most desired gifts,
However a beastly act brought my life to a complete shift.
Battered and bruised my world plunged into a tragic well,
The tormenting scenes forever in my mind did dwell.
Can you hear me plead for justice?
Please don’t let my hopes plummet down an abyss.
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Picture Credit : Aimee Vogelsang ( Unsplash)
Superb writing.. you have said it so well….
Thankyou very much Fatema 💚
Gowri.. You have written this so well…. Had tears reading this…
Thankyou dear
Pain of a victim expressed Nicely.
Thankyou ma’am
Heart wrenching
Thankyou Amrita 💚
Gowri, this one touched the heart 😍😍💚💚
Thankyou Sonali 💚
This is heartwrenching. Beautifully written. The voice of the victim who is voiceless. Take a bow, Gowri dear. Truly moving one.
Thankyou dear💚
Heart wrenching poem, Gowri. A cause that is very close to our hearts. <3
Thankyou Moonmoon
Poignant!
Heart wrenching poem, dear💚
Heart-wrenching, very well written
Thankyou