Harlotry

Amidst the tranquility of this city, I was dragged out of my own solace

There was no question of my will, everyone moved on their own pace

It took a while for me to understand that harassment is not a one time show

And then letting it swallow that my body can be a business & my soul can let it grow.

क्यों झाँक न सके उन आँखों में, बस मल रहे थे उंगलियां

सामने था वो समुन्दर, क्यों किनारे पर थी कश्तियाँ?

ऐसा नहीं की जान न सके इन जवाबों को

बस जानकर के ताक रहे थे उन आबों को|

It did come to my mind too,

Why to live in this hell and die under this taboo?

Who wants a day under tonnes of mascara?

Who wants a night under the hairy fat belly?

Who wishes to lie helpless when your child cries next door?

Or who needs a soul that you yourself abhor?