Victim Blaming
I was born as a melodious song… Brahma’s prized creation
Made me a tempting statue to stand at the threshold
Many tried to attempt, own me to feel victorious!
Wish to go back as a vapour to heaven
All my affections are now nothing but silent songs
All my wishes are gone to the wind
I am still lying like a rock even today,
As my god hasn't come for me yet!
Rain on my body has become tears,
Heat on my body has become fire in my heart,
Every breath is getting heavier in my rock form.
All my relations in life became meaningless
As my body has lost its elemental form!
If I feel that 'my body' is 'me', then
There is nothing but darkness in my eyes!
The jilted Indra tilted the scale in his favor
Disguised as a saint looked lustfully at his prey,
With wile entered, had his lechery fulfilled
What did I get for my unknown sin?
A curse and this rock form?
Victim blaming is a norm that started with me!
Cursed to wait for centuries to get salvation!
Somewhere within, mixed with the pain,
There were images of soft flowers, my intense desires
Still stagnant, just as a river, to reflect the flaw in my life!
(The wronged judgement in the case of Ahalya)
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CarpediemRose @CarpediemRose
+ 6
1 years ago
no words, I can empathize with the muse
Madhuri @Viswasruti
+ 15
2 years ago
Soni, since time immemorial, we the women have made great by becoming small, we reign by serving them, exalted us when we are humble, accepting the atrocities of men, either as semi Gods or by a modern man of today. She lived forever by accepting the hardships in death! Thanks for appreciating this poem, it is nearer to my heart.
Jai Shri Ram @SoniRita
+ 32
2 years ago
Gosh so much pain in this poem. Brought tears in my eyes. Ahilya ke saath bahut bura hua tha. Very deep poem. Well done Madhu di.
Madhuri @Viswasruti
+ 15
2 years ago
Thank you Sagarvandana for liking this poem.
sagarvandana @sagarvandana
2 years ago
Such a nice way of writing with a deep feel. I love this.
vibha @vibraj
+ 6
2 years ago
Simply adore this one, there is angst, there is a feeling of rebellion yet hopelessness, a sense of doom is all pervasive! So relevant to today's time too, victim blaming is common, the aggressor gets away! Kudos to you, just love this one, the imagery too is so apt and beautiful!
Tulsi14 @Tulsi14
2 years ago
Madhu, I can feel the pain and emotions going through your mind.We can’t change the word but if at least one person can change.That is a victory.