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“Oh, women, you are not allowed to protest!"

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"Oh, women, you are not allowed to protest!

I am the 'milord', your voice I detest!

I ask- why are the women and the elderly 'kept' at the protest site?

I mean, I deem you naive, unworthy of agency and try to perpetuate the patriarchal might!

You see, you belong to the kitchen,

You are the 'ghar ki lakshmi',

in the men's world a mere chicken!

You be at home, take care of the children!

This issue is quite intricate, a conundrum!

So what if I am the sentinel of

your democratic rights and, of course, liberty?

Mind you, these are some stupid fancy words, you are still at our mercy!

Behold, the society isn't yet ready to look at you beyond your beauty!

So here I am, just trying

to discharge my duty!

I have jumped in to protect you, sweety!

Because, you know, for me sitting on the throne of justice, it's just so hard

to reform the community!"

 

"Because the world is bad- women don't deserve any right!

Because the world is dark- blinds don't deserve any sight!

This is what you mean?

Thank you for this precious insight,

Your Honor!

I , hereby, nominate myself as your wisdom donor!

Word by word, piece by piece in a peaceful setting,

deconstruction of your myths I would attempt!

But, mind you, Your Majesty, I am a little child.

I still fear 'contempt'!"

 

A satire, written by

Harshika Kumari



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  1. Eshita NirwanMar 6, 2021, 12:01:00 AM

    Wowwwwww, this is such a piercing remark to patriarchal setting

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