Tears cocoon fear
in the eyes of our girls
who were raised to conform
to the double standards set
by the same oppressors
who stalk the streets we walk
while chanting prayers
to reach home safely
It is time to undress
the targets from our bodies
we are not wounds
begging for attention
we are women
who desire the luxury
that safety has become
seeking justice for our sisters
who turned into statistics
The revolution we require
will not arise from complacency
it is time to raise our voices
and end the silence
it is time to stop
gender based violence
EKTA SOMERA
