Menstruating

   Menstruating

It all started with a drop of blood

When I was told that I was cursed and impure

I was locked in a dark room alone

Where I cried, I panicked

But no one heard me

No one heard my jittery pain, cramps

My pain was buried by your superstition

I was restricted for everything

But WHY?

Why am I told to hate my own body?

Why am I told to be shy of it?

Why am I not allowed to speak regarding it?

Allow me to proudly be who I am

Allow me to love my body and have any decisions to it

Allow me to raise my voice loud

And make WOMEN'S mensuration proud!    

                                                  -Smarika Pandey

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