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Two day old baby found in the garbage dump near the municipal hospital. So far no one has come forth to claim her. Eight year old girl raped by father. Thirteen year old girl kidnapped on her way back from school. Nineteen year old commits suicide. Found hanging by the fan in her hostel room….

Another girl! Another headline!!

Here, I go again just three months old this time how many of me will have to go before there is an end to this crime who’s fault is it I ask My Mom’s? too vulnerable herself to protect me My dad’s socialized by his “world” to not love me the governments that don’t care…

A matter of Shame..

Today was a lazy Sunday morning. I am used to a few minutes alone time in the morning, in my garden before the household wakes up. Not today! My 5 year old woke up early and followed me out. He played ball, while I tried to do my usual things. Breathe in the fresh morning…

A little girl makes Headlines… Again!

Don’t do it little girl. Stop! for a minute and think Things may be difficult right now Look through theĀ  layers of disappointments, the scathing remarks Beyond the nonacceptance, the loneliness And delve in deep… Deeper… Fish outĀ  one happy memory, little girl When you were two maybe and your mom tucked you in bed…