They told her to stay silent
For her voice was not a weapon
But an unwelcome distraction
They called her dramatic
When she used her forces
Told her to take the money instead
Build a life for herself
Because no one would believe
A girl with a bold fashion sense
Or one without the right connections
Now they are telling her she is crazy
Having a wild imagination
Of something that 'never' happened
So let it go, no need to force an end
Because He said she wanted it
With the way she was dressed
And how she came on to him
Now he says it was just an accident
He thought there was consent
Don't mind the many times she told him to stop
But he just wouldn't let go
The police told her they don't handle such cases
Instead of arresting the violator
They handcuffed her voice
Telling her to get her act straight
Her family told her to forget it
She is nothing but an investment to be given away
an end to a family line
So why bother
When that is not your problem
And now she sits in her room
Trying to figure out this chapter
In her life where no one seems bothered
If she speaks up she is mocked
When she stays silent she is judged
By the silent whispers
That fill any path she walks on
She wants to run from society
But she still questions...
WHO.... IS.... GUILTY?!?!
Because rape doesn't bother on how much skin you show
Or the places you go
It doesn't question whether you are young or old
It's all just a messed up culture
That we have come to nurture
And the question still remains...
WHO.... IS.... GUILTY?!?!
The victim or the violator,
the authority or the caregiver
or you reading this piece....
Would you tell her to speak up
Or let her hide in the dark???
WHO.... IS.... GUILTY?!?!
©️Ms.NINA
FromMyPen_to_YourHearts
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