Sunday, 10 February 2013

Shades of Red


Defiled
Torn, she lies in her
Pool of blood

Ogling eyes
Relish naked corpse, lame
Helping hands


Burning eyes
Burning cheeks, part anger
Part shame

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46 comments:

  1. Reshma10 February 2013 at 19:17

    Your words evoke a heart wrenching feeling... Its time people move from mere lip-sympathy and actually stand up to injustice.

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    1. Woman'n'Beyond11 February 2013 at 19:11

      It is very important, Reshma, when laws of land are lame and toothless,and beats abound, We, the people can not keep mum.

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  2. Mixi10 February 2013 at 19:54

    I know the inexplicable feeling of guilt and shame that floods a harassed girl in India, as though she was somehow responsible for this happening to her. And the lack of any real support from society. Lame helping hands is all that any of us provides to victims in our country.

    An anguished cry for help... beautiful!

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    1. Woman'n'Beyond11 February 2013 at 19:14

      Real support is surely lacking, some fake sympathy, some blaming fingers, and eventually apathy is all what a victim gets in return.

      Thanks for reading!

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  3. Sri Valli10 February 2013 at 20:14

    Powerful images of Red and emotions!

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  4. Panchali10 February 2013 at 22:01

    Wow...those are some mighty images you created with your words! kudos..

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    1. Woman'n'Beyond11 February 2013 at 19:16

      Thanks Ma'am, I wish these words could make any real difference.

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  5. Vishal Rathod10 February 2013 at 22:03

    powerful strong emotions . Nice one .

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  6. magiceye10 February 2013 at 22:09

    Powerful imagery.... hard hitting!

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  7. indu chhibber10 February 2013 at 22:46

    Burning words-i can feel the heat.How COULD the onlookers just watch & do nothing?

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    1. Woman'n'Beyond11 February 2013 at 19:31

      It is very easy to find faults with systems, politics, police. But what about us! Do we know our responsibility?

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  8. Unknown10 February 2013 at 23:12

    Ardent imaginations...felt as if it was written as if in part of anger and part frustration...!!!

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    1. Woman'n'Beyond11 February 2013 at 19:32

      As a woman, as a citizen, I do feel frustrated the way such cases are handled by public and by the government.

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  9. AmitAag10 February 2013 at 23:39

    Glowing take on 'Red'!

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  10. Unknown11 February 2013 at 00:22

    So sad and full of emotions!!

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  11. Rohan Kachalia11 February 2013 at 01:54

    Strong, powerful and full of emotions! Loved the chocie of words :)

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  12. The Mukhtiars11 February 2013 at 03:39

    very nice post

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  13. Suhas Naik11 February 2013 at 03:41

    Though very few word but emotions expressed effectively.

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    1. Woman'n'Beyond11 February 2013 at 23:05

      That's the beauty of haiku. Thanks for reading!

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  14. Anonymous11 February 2013 at 06:41

    This is so well done. Describing the feelings of defilement. A tragic state of affairs.
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    1. Woman'n'Beyond11 February 2013 at 23:08

      Oh! That'e where my comments end up, that is why they are not visible. Thanks a lot for visiting my page.

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  15. Anonymous11 February 2013 at 09:05

    Ow Meenakshi, these are powerful words, poignantly done and truly unique.

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  16. D.Nambiar11 February 2013 at 16:03

    Hard-hitting! I'm sure these words will have an effect on every reader.
    Great job.

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    1. Woman'n'Beyond11 February 2013 at 23:11

      Thanks a lot for your kind visit and appreciation.

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  17. The Narcissist11 February 2013 at 19:36

    People of Indian have turned away from this for so long when they see it. No more.

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  18. Cifar11 February 2013 at 22:32

    these lines have bring that painful incident again in front of the eyes.

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    1. Woman'n'Beyond11 February 2013 at 23:12

      That incident is still happening around us, everyday. That is the saddest part.

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  19. Ramesh Sood12 February 2013 at 03:45

    You took us all back to the tragic happening.. a haiku that only brings the pain alive..

    RS

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    1. Woman'n'Beyond12 February 2013 at 08:41

      But can we forget this pain, or should we!

      Thanks for stopping by.

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  20. Anonymous12 February 2013 at 05:06

    hard hitting piece..

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  21. Jyoti Mehta12 February 2013 at 08:18

    Heartbreaking incident again provoked the brain ...
    Fire is required.

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  22. Locomente13 February 2013 at 01:15

    I was able to feel the pain through your words...
    Outstanding it is!!!

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  23. Eliz Frank13 February 2013 at 06:46

    This reminds me of that terrible, terrible incident that happened recently... so tragic, so sad. TY Meenakshi!

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    1. Woman'n'Beyond13 February 2013 at 09:01

      Ya Eliz, We all were shocked over that. Thanks for reading!

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  24. Anonymous14 February 2013 at 23:03

    Well done but so sad. I have been praying for all those affected by moments like these.

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    1. Woman'n'Beyond15 February 2013 at 02:04

      If only we could stop this nonsense.

      Thank for dropping by!

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  25. Anonymous16 February 2013 at 07:32

    Very powerfully written! Sadly this story has been repeated throughout the entire history of women!

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