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We Live in a Society                                                                                                       Silence






         Akanchha Kumari                                                                                                           Riya Dayal,  B. Sc. (H) Botany, I Year
         B. Sc. Physical Sciences (Computer Science), I Year




        We live in a society where there are fixed standards   others of course, but to yourself too.                              “Is silence the only solution?”
        that define outer beauty,                              If we look at social media, there are thousands of fake             The brain questioned.
        Where what matters is quantity but not genuine qual-   stories, amongst which the real one gets lost.                      Holding a lot of pain,
        ity.                                                   Remember, the truth is not just for you but for the                 A memory, the heart regains.
        Where even if we live in the city, the mindset of cer-  world too.                                                         This was difficult to retain.
        tain people is sick and dirty.                                                                                             But the brain questioned once again.
                                                               We live in a society where sanitary pads are wrapped
        We live in a society where a girl is not safe, but that   in newspapers and sold.                                          When someone betrays,                             Nature, My Friend
        doesn’t mean a boy is                                  That’s what newspapers do in this country - HIDE                    And you are in dismay.
        None of us are safe nowadays.                          REALITY!!!                                                          When there is no ray,
        Victims can be anyone, me, you, your sister, brother, or                                                                   Silence is the only way.                                          Aayushi Kushwaha, B. Com. (H),
        any family member.                                     NO, we don’t care what people say.                                                                                                     I Year
        A victim of harassment, rape, mental torture, or what   Females shed a million RBCs every month and suffer                 When you have no words
        not                                                    from the pain,                                                      To express.                                                                        Nature! You are incredible
        But if the victims raise their voice,                  Menstruation isn’t something to be ashamed of that it               Noise causing stress,                                                       Is there anything more beautiful?
        They are put on a trial for playing the victim card.   needs to be hidden.                                                 You are in front of the mirror                                  God has blessed you with mesmerizing beau-
                                                               We are proud to be born as a WOMAN                                  To discuss.                                                                                               ty
        Wait! Have you ever been through the pain they are     We are still feminine, strong as a lioness because we               Silence is the thing to focus.                                          But humans are all set to destroy you
        suffering?                                             are WOMEN…!!!                                                                                                                                         For their greed and enmity.
        Well, no!                                                                                                                  “Is silence the only solution?”                                        What will happen to you, dear friend?
        Then please stop judging them if you can’t understand                                                                      The brain questioned again.                                             Since we are ready to bring your end.
        someone’s pain.                                                                                                            To withstand vain,                                                               The hills and the mountains
                                                                                                                                   The heart explains.                                                               The river and the fountains

        We live in a society where people think modernity                                                                                                                                                                The wind and the trees
        means wearing expensive clothes, watches, And using                                                                        Silence helps to escape                                                            The flower and the breeze.
        smartphones.                                                                                                               From the world’s rush,                                                  This is my prayer to my fellow beings
        But in my opinion, modernity means positively chang-                                                                       Far away from one’s trust,                                                    Please help her to live and sing.
        ing the way of thinking.                                                                                                   Where you don’t need to adjust.                                                   Her music is so refreshing!
        Modernity means where clothes don’t define anyone’s                                                                                                                                                         For her our life is throbbing.
        character.                                                                                                                 “Is silence the only solution?”                                                          Let us take an oath
        Modernity means giving equal rights to everyone                                                                            The brain questioned again.                                                       That we will preserve both
        without any bias based on caste, gender, complexion.                                                                       But now a silence prevails                                                            Nature and human life
                                                                                                                                   This heart left in vain.                                                         Forgetting every ugly smile!

        We live in a society where people choose lies instead                                                                      Once again!
        of the truth.
        It’s easy to lie, isn’t it?
        But, do you know, when you lie, you deny justice to
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