Like a mural she stood,
Her arms battered and sore
Eyes red with pain
Bruised lips silent, post a loud roar
Glaring lights and thumping sound
Stalked her inner soul
The demure smile had made way
For a loud pseudo-bulbar laughter
Shimmery puffy blouse
That accentuated her perfect curves
Left unattended in the dusty bench
Dejected, she ran without any reserve
Hands that promised a sweet embrace
had indeed shown their true color
To dream…… was her biggest mistake
As she envisaged a life, infallible and better
Nestled in her own misery
She lacked the audacity to complain
All hopes gone, she stood still
As his unimpeachable face dazzled with vileness
Ohh! She murmured
A soft kick gave her a sudden thrust,
Like a valiant warrior
She rose with spirit and vigor
Her eyes twinkled with kindness
Now that she was a single, unwed Mother
Published in Urmi 2023
