Hiding the scars,
Away from this patriarchal world,
Where man cannot spank on my butt
Or press my private parts,
I hide silently in my small room, I call home.
Knowing that this can be repeated
And I can be harassed,
I wear full length clothes,
To the markets or places, I go.
Scarf cover my head,
And emphatically no shorts,
Wearing only long pajamas or jeans
I head out,
To work, to enjoy,
Seriously?
With figures saying 52% population comprises of women,
I can’t find many.
Where are ladies?
Maybe, just like me,
They are also hiding from this wonderful place called society.
When the night lurks from the corner
And I must be fearful of the ghost,
I don’t cringe when I am alone
Because I have seen many in my daily life,
In the real world.
I feel relieved.
For atleast this night is protecting me.
I don’t know why,
But I finally feel free.
I feel lucky.
Supriya Sahu 
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