Silent scream

I stared right into those dark eyes,
Observing… How they formed a puddle;
Slowly blurring my vision.

I shut those windows of vision,
As I still can’t accept my own reflection.
I felt the pain moving along my face
As a teardrop rolled down my cheek
But now they take a bit longer
To fall off my face, more wrinkled
Than a week ago…

My mood swung to a sudden agitation,
Boiling my blood and burning my heart.
My heart-searing more than
The acid burn on my face.

But all I could do was scream,
Felt the knot in my throat restraining
Not stronger than my will,
Will to release my frustration

I screamed and screamed wanting
To lit my world on fire.
I knew that I had been defeated
As this noise died along with my spirit.

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1500 acid attacks are recorded each year and a lot more left unheard. 80℅ of attacks are on women. It is devastating and has a lifelong impact on the victims. It’s sad that we have reached Mars, but have left such exasperating issues still existing.

It’s high time since we as a society try and overcome to prevent this brutal violence and support the victims by motivating and encouraging them to stay indomitable.