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50 STEPS

50 steps, no more no less

I’ve walked this route many times but that was in the day

Where the sunlight prevented any distress

And any human shadow didn’t take my breath away.

Constantly looking behind my shoulder,

I shouldn’t be this afraid

It gets worse as I get older

When I see the good in the world begin to fade

20 steps, just a little bit more

Look at your skirt, pull it low

If anything happens, all they’ll talk about is what you wore

“You were asking for it, trying to put on a show?”

Steady your breathing,

Nothing can happen now

I don’t want to be a case on the newspaper people are reading

That is one thing I can’t allow

At my doorstep, heave a sigh of relief,

My home’s safety is all I need

Lock the door shut, now I can finally breathe

A woman’s safety at night can never be guaranteed

How much longer do I have to live in fear?

Society’s warnings blaring in my ear

The roads belong to me as much as my brothers

But when will the day I believe that, ever appear?

Written By: Ishani Patil

Designed By: Siya Mehra

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