Misogyny

Some things in life disturb you to the core and the ripples change you forever.. This piece is the result of one such moment..!

Someone tell her to stop,

Or she will fly away

Towards the vast sky,

Where the freedom awaits.

 

She has not yet succeeded

Let’s try to stop her here.

Feed her with enough reasons

Make her a walking dead.

 

Why should, she be living at all,

She is a girl & doesn't deserve it

The world just hates women

So, feed her with enough reasons

 

Cut her wings, if it comes to that,

But don’t let her get away.

If one bird flies, others will follow,

The nest with bars will be left hollow.

 

The world needs her in every possible way

So give her chunks to the needy ones

Even if it means butchering her alive

Let her be mute and strive for life.

 

Does this hurts? I know it doesn't!

Because this is what happens all around

Kidnapping, Rape, Torture & Trafficking

This is what she gets for all her granting.

 

No one cares what she wants at all,

They only need a piece of her soul.

That she should be willing to give herself,

Or it will be snatched away with her esteem.

Author's Note

This is a very raw piece, scribbled in an incandescent moment.
Honest criticism is expected..!

Reviews

[Vinay]

True despair but completely understandable. Definitely makes one think how hard it must be to grow up as a woman. A constant struggle! Well written!

The tag line for the poem can be corrected i guess with "disturbs > disturb" and likewise with 'changes'

[Jyoti_Ablaze]

Thank you! The kind suggestions for edit is taken with enthusiasm.

[Einstein Noodle]

raw indeed! love the pick! a condition practiced around the world ..but especially in those cultures that are deeply entrenched in the abuse of women ... calling it something from that false god ... men who practice misogynistic behaviors are cowards ...they can't stand the horrible, terrifying truth about themselves ...so find someone weakened to take it out on ... i don't think your poem is the best of yours ..you have been writing a long time ..but the subject carries "Misogyny" beyond linguistics ... it has turned my prayers to God to stay the hands of such violence ... no matter the form it takes .. so good for you says i!
E.

[Jyoti_Ablaze]

Thank you E!
I penned this piece a long while ago and was my third poem then. But I never felt the urge to edit or improve this piece. It was written with emotions and hence altering it doesn't feel right.
Glad u visited!

[Sandra Nair]

Honestly, I haven't read such a beautiful masterpiece from a budding writer. The same theme presented in an entirely different manner!

[Jyoti_Ablaze]

Oh thank you Sandra.
Sometimes emotions drive you more than anything else.

[Valentine]

I know in many places in this world kids are sold for little. Others grabbed and carried away. No one seems to care about the heartbreak and waste of a human soul. Valentine

[Jyoti_Ablaze]

A disgusting inhumane act!
But sadly true..
Thank you for reading.

[Rajah de AzinPrinz Phyb..]

Very insightful. I treat women as equals, but some still don't know how to treat women as persons with needs, hopes, dreams and feelings. You are beautiful, Jyoti, let no man hide your light from the world.

[Jyoti_Ablaze]

Thank you for your kind words, Rajah.

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Unfortunately, there are many cultures in this world who believe women are subservient and should be controlled by men. Even in our democratic nations, it is well-known that women are treated differently than men. I know men who feel 'their women' are baby makers who belong in the home and it's a terrible thing. I also read the news and your line about 'kidnapping, rape, torture, and trafficking' is, unfortunately, all too true. This is a strongly written piece about subject matter that many would rather sweep beneath the rug and pretend it never happens, but it does happen. Thank you for sharing this and shedding light on a topic that is relevant in today's world. Well-done, Jyoti!

[Jyoti_Ablaze]

Thank you, Thomas for your insightful review.

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you are welcome, Jyoti

[sarik]

wow !!

am your fan yaar....

simply you are too good

[Jyoti_Ablaze]

Thank you!

[Amitesh Rout]

This is what people need to hear out there. Freedom is where we lag and a piece from this is enough to paint the world in the colors of reality.

[Jyoti_Ablaze]

Thank you!

[Cassie]

This is good Girlie, we are on this earth to live and not lose hope, even a dead lion has not hope when it does. so this is a very encouraging poem to those people at the blink of losing hope. Let us cut their wings as you have said

[Jyoti_Ablaze]

Never thought that way! Thanks for giving a different angle..

[dexterous sam]

immaculate piece of work ...feminist attitude is found rare in india and we the indians needs to adopt that cult , letting them free is the better option so that they can also feel like human being...

[Jyoti_Ablaze]

Thank you for the insightful review.
But I believe there are numerous feminists existing in our country as well, what they all need is voice.

[dexterous sam]

actually the problem lies in execution ...they consider himself as a feminist well actually they are not so when it comes to execute it in their life they take two steps back...

[Jyoti_Ablaze]

A sad truth.

[dexterous sam]

and no one can deny it ..it is the sheer problem of humanity when it comes to execution only the protagonist like gandhi , mandela, came forward

[Jyoti_Ablaze]

Indeed. But there are hundreds of heroes unsung.
There is one brave righteous part in each one of us, right motivation will provide them with enough courage to let that side take the reins.

[dexterous sam]

absolutely .....