ARISE...

“Film on Delhi gang-rape incident”

The Internet news

sends shiver down spine

once again, a quiver.

Someone’s loss, another’s gain!

New Year ushered in solemnly

media splashing liberally

more gruesome tales

Activists demanding stricter laws

severe punishment to offenders...

Tip of iceberg visible,

incidents seldom brought to light

despite laws, fear of ignominy  

enduring existence in misery

Living hell!

Blame game incessant

Parents, teachers, politicians, movies?

Negativity after other polluting every breath,

corrupting minds, increasing atrocities

Is there a means of atonement?

Fire be put out with fire-

searching for the blaze within the key.

Change wished for

vests in the hands of each individual

by rising up Sphinx like!