I AM DEATHLY ALIVE

PC: Painted by  Monika Tomar Saroch.

I was never given the opportunity

 to say Yes or No.

I simply accepted life as it was

I had no fear because I was

 so innocent and pure

My beauty enchanted everyone

around me.

I had no idea I had a uterus

but I became a mother

at a young age because

I wasn't aware of the

good and bad touch.

Today, I stand alone in this society

with my child, bearing a

permanent scar within me.

Even the pleasant touch no longer

brings me joy.

My heart is pounding as I recall the terrifying night.

Because I was never given the opportunity to say Yes or No

- Saradha