Flickering flame

I came to this world with tears in my eyes,

But brought others heaps of smiles

I was the apple of my ma’s eyes,

I was my dad’s little girl

Holding cherished dreams and wishes,

Aiming to touch the skies

Outside world welcomed me with hope,

Only to tell me I have no scope

Told I deserved to be a house cat,

My position was marked as a doormat

I told equality and fairness was my birthright,

They demeaned, called me the fairer sex sight

Discounting my credit all along,

I lived in a world wherein I had to shout out aloud

I tried to start a revolution,

Was pacified with reservation

I thought I won the battle,

Only to take blame for forsaking my stature

Shamed for choices of my life,

For my control over my own lowlife

Ignoring the cries, I pushed myself with all might,

Only to let the demons inside

They robbed me of my innocence; my pride,

I still fought to stay alive

Holding hands of my loved ones,

I heard the fire raging outside,

With tears in my eyes, as I took my last breath,

From a victim, I became the nation’s fight