In the dark alleys of the infamous street, A litany of embellishments adorned her delicate feet, Selling her body was the only option, While selling her dreams rusted, dust settled on the corner of her eyes. The diamond, stars and moonlight beams rested on her feet, But there were men of different strata, Visiting the threshold of her squalid room, Satiating their carnal desires. Under her sepulchral eyes, Lies the flickering hopes to be owned by the trespassers. Smearing the

The mirror image or the social branding I was hiding behind ? You name me or I do to mine ? The red color of love & pride or just for the bride ? The paradox being the same for blood and same as sindoor Impure or assure it signifies quite the both Also says fertility and prosperity But suddenly becomes gross in those days How and fine The beads around my feet A symbol of love and decor Or one of disguise The thread binding them Or trying to bind my science The ideal decorativ

Woman - A goddess of the household, marriage and family Woman-the symbol of a nurturer and a caregiver Woman-she represents every married daughter of her parents Woman -every mother of her children Woman-her uniqueness lies in the mystical experience of motherhood and finally Woman-she encompasses the essence of salvation and sacrifice Are these words confined only to mythologies? Are these facts or just myths? In a society where women are conformed to exhibit f