Another birth passage
forcibly conquered.
Seeds planted and body plundered.
Wealth and politics
tore her innards.
Justice remains
a figment of desperate imagination.
Fodder for news channels,
TRP rides a rocket to the stars.
Another lady appears on the screen,
in carefully curated business attire.
Her voice, her words—
carefully choreographed for moral outrage.
But after all,
the passage was someone else's;
hers remains intact.
Police, faithful as the eunuch harem guards—
Heave-ho: protect the mighty
from the law.
Take money and forget—
professional etiquette upheld.
Who raped her?
No man.
The limp phalanx of moral absence
of a civilized nation.
Journalists' Eldorado:
Print her pathos, see the sales grow.
All forgotten for a payment.
Let's get paid and forget.
Why does she continue to whimper?
Didn't she wear a short skirt?
Didn't she get drunk?
Wasn't she casting pearls of titillation?
Let her answer.
She was a nobody.
Let's milk the cow for money.
Finally, we shall make her a nobody again
when the milk runs out.
Can someone ask her to shut up?
Doesn't she know it's impolite to linger?
Brothers and sisters,
attend the vigil, shout for justice
till you become hoarse.
Finally, return home
to a chilled beer.
Obligation discharged.
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Author:
Rebellion In Sanity (Pseudonym) (
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- Comment from author about the poem: The outpouring of my revulsion to RAPE. Be it physical or psychological. Freedom and dignity are non negotiable
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I love the mix and blend of different types of rape in this poem. The use of word play (phalanx for phallus is master level) The use of sexually equated words (discharged) The individual is raped, the economy, the justice system all of society with meager excuses and justification by the perpetrator and observer. A well thought out poetic write. A fave
Thank you so much. A fave by you is an honour. 🙏
You are most welcome my friend. I do not give them easily but when I do I mean it this poem was masterfully done for the tone it was set in. Today there have been several excellent poems
Appreciate your support 🙏
You are most welcome you deserve support from all
Ye, raped, and in some cases, re-raped in court.
For years, monsters have been getting away with it.
If it was your sister or girlfriend, most of the time, you would make sure it never happened again.
I feel the worst part is the feeling of helplessness. I value my freedom and right to dignity as sacrosanct. Yet, during a rape and its aftermath the victims are denied both. Thanks for your read and comment. Appreciate your support 🙏
Cannot fault your revulsion to rape in all the forms you’ve listed here – nor the hypocrisy, greed and dissemblance which helps perpetuate it. The edgy cynicism which rounds it off provides a necessary critique of apathy.
Great write.
I am deeply appreciative of your words. Thank you very much 🙏
It is as clear to see as the nose on my face, you are not only a wordsmith 10th dan but also in incredibly empathic, astute and honourable man .. & o kidding .. Neville 👍😎👍+ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
😁😁😁 why am I reminded of Wodehouse? Wait I get it now... can't see my nose, can I? Your comments are like a fine googly in flight. No one knows which direction it will favour when it lands.
Wish I knew 🤪 how to write like that 😉. Please accept my thanks for your read and support 🙏
Powerful and poignant.
Please accept my thanks for your kind words 🙏
Very well thought out write addressing the horrifying and sickening issue of rape. I have no tolerance or understanding why any person inflicts this on anyone, to me there are excuses, contributing factors etc, there is no justification. Very well written
Please accept my thanks for your read and words of encouragement. Deeply appreciate your support 🙏
You are very welcome
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