Seared

O lady! You maybe corroded on the outside but no force in the world can sear your spirit.

The horrid nightmare stings,

in many a sleepless night.

She shivers, she cries,

at her own sight.

With her skin, she is seared from inside

and feels completely shattered.

Broken from within, her confidence gone,

Her life is totally tattered.

Womanhood weeps

at this brutal insanity.

It burns not only her,

but the whole of humanity.

Slowly, her tears have dried,

Gradually she steps out of her gloom.

As a spark ignites her heart,

she prepares to fight till his doom.

She glorifies the mirth of a girl,

her bravery, a slap on devil's face.

This heinous or evil act is a sign,

of an unsound and rotten race.

She dazzles with her boldness,

and never looked so pretty.

As the want of justice flares up,

her courage reflects her beauty.

So she shall stand tall

and shall awaken the statues of wax.

Her earnest desire being,

just stopping acid attacks.

Author's Note

It is only pathetic and inhumane to corrode a soul for an irrational and selfish revenge. In spite of the trauma, brave souls fight the pain with unparalleled courage. I sincerely salute these spirits!

Any suggestions on rhyme scheme, choice of words or viewpoints are more than welcome. :)

P.S. The art is by Januz Miralles

Reviews

[brian]

I love the art-piece..both somber and strong. Sounds to me a woman who was attacked and burned with acid, maybe by a jealous ex-lover?
"As a spark ignites her heart,
Her pain shall be rectified soon."

[Percy Dludlu]

I rarely go back to a poem when in reading, but this one is truly an exception. i really loved and enjoyed your writing its beautiful.

[Ananya Upadhyay]

Thank you so much for this wonderful review. It really means a lot!