Misery of a rape victim

21:00 hrs

It's Saturday night!! What would look more chick..pink or red??

Should I wear, shorts or a one piece?

Oh that guy in our college..such an eye candy..he'll be in the party too!!

22:00 hrs

"Mom I am going to a friend's bday party"

"Of course I'll take care."

23:00 hrs

Wow!! this party is off the chain..simply awesome!!

And ain't I looking hot.. Oh Hell yes!!

23:30 hrs

Omg!! That guy just checked me out..

Jeez!! he passed a smile..

He just complimented me..

He offered me a drink.. Should I have it??

Ohh!! It's just one drink..I'll be fine.

00:00 hrs

I am feeling dizzy..crunk

What was in that drink??

00:30 hrs

Where is he taking me??

Back off!! Please leave me..plzzzz

Don't touch me

No..no..noooo

M ripped!!..M destroyed!! 

I have been raped!!

Oh god why me??..what will people say?

My mom dad will die..It was all my fault 

I wore shorts..It was all my fault 

I drank..It was all my fault

I provoked that guy..It was all my fault

I am a woman..It's all my fault

01:00 hrs

I should end my life!!

01:05 hrs 

The clock stopped ticking.

Misery of a rape victim.. 

A poor innocent soul crumbled and ripped into pieces by some monster and she couldn't even blame him for her misery. 

This isn't a real story but it would be real for many..

Countless victims and endless stories!!

The question of concern is was it really her fault??

Who was at fault then?

The rapist?? The girl who supposedly provoked him?? Or the society that had set a mindset that a rape victim can't have a normal life and deserve to die??

According to few male Chauvinist pigs.. A woman exposes and men gets excited!!

If that's the case, then did they felt the same when their mother unbuttoned to breastfeed them.

And what would be the explanation for a four year girl being raped..Did her innocence provoked or that smile which she may not be able to display anymore.

Taking about society.. Hats off!

Nobody takes notice of the demonic intention of the rapist but will never miss a chance to point at the character of a woman.

In India were a female form is worshipped as Durga Lakshmi n saraswati..there isn't any social or political urge to abrogate crimes against woman.

Not only rape, crimes like domestic violence, sexual harassment, female infanticide, honor killings, dowry violence, forced abortion, trafficking, prostitution and many more creates headlines every second day.

A country that can send a space vehicle to Mars can't tackle such social evils and we talk about development.

The agenda is what is the solution?

More than economic reforms the need of the hour is to bring about police judicial and social reforms, if we dream of a civilization.

Nirbhaya case created a prodigious  stir leading to optimism that there would be amendments in the law but the committee formed floundered to take it forward.

Still a rapist walks conceited like a hungry wolf hunting innocent lives.

And our judicial system encourages such beasts by not setting any strict laws.

Thus extensively implying that it's time to switch from restorative to the retributive justice..where wrongdoers punishment is in direct proportion to the harm inflicted. 

When it comes to social reforms..It you and me who can bring a change..

Teach your son to respect a woman and your daughter how to be safe.

Don't sympathize with a victim.. Inspirit her to be strong and aid her lead a normal life. 

Let's stir our consciousness and humanity that has taken a seat aback.

Let's be safe and let's save lives!!

A dream

Last night as I laid in bed to rest my aching limbs, my soul ached for peace. So at midnight hour, under a deep slumber I slipped into a dream..
My soul went out for a stroll to an alluring and serene piece of land.
A huge vibrant garden in front..numerous enchanting flowers..their intoxicating fragrance..spectacular colorful sight.. It was all just breathtaking!!

As I threaded ahead I met a lil girl dressed in pink.. She held a red rose in hand.. With a twinkle in her eye she presented the rose to me.. Overwhelmed with the sweet gesture I accepted the flower but the thorn on the stem pricked my finger..
Ouch!! I exclaimed but the lil girl smiled n said "it's ok!!"
I thanked her for the flower and asked her who she was??
She said nothing..

She then blindfolded me..held my hand and took me inside the garden.
When she opened my eyes I saw an enticing butterfly..it sat on my palm..But as I tried to close my hands it flew away.

Few miles ahead was a splendid waterfall.. Roaring and gushing!! Making its path through the mighty rocks..

And right between this astounding valley, enclosed by a garden and waterfall, stood tall a stranded house..
The girl escorted me to the red bricked palatial abode. To my amazement, it was filled with paintings on its walls..paintings of all my dreams n desires..all I ever wanted to have n all I always wanted to be!!
For a moment I felt so accomplished and appeased.
I bent on my knees.. N with misty eyes held the hands of the lil girl and asked her again that who she was n what was this place??
She pointed towards a mirror.. And said
"Look I am the little girl inside u.
I am here to reintroduce u to urself and the world u live in.

The garden u saw outside signifies the life u nurture for urself..the rose symbolizes love and thorn represents pain!!
When u accept love, don't mind the troubles..the pain n the responsibilities it brings along.

The butterfly connotes relationships!!
If u hold tightly they DIE
If you hold Loosely, they FLY But if you hold with care,
They remain with you for ever.!!!!!

Water takes on the form in which it is held and moves in the path of least resistance.
The waterfall u saw conveys that mould urself according to the situations and take life as it comes. Be oblivious to all hurdles and keep moving on.

The house I took u to was of ur consciousness.. U are well versed with all your dreams and desires..I wanted u to revel in the moment of accomplishment which u experience when all your dreams come true.
Start working on them!! Those paintings will come alive."

The lil girl shook me inside out.
"Wake up and this time for real!!"

I woke up!! Rejuvenated and replenished!!
All set for the new day.. Full of love.. Embracing relationships..welcoming life and setting goals to suffice all my dreams..