To The Unknown Citizen Poem by shruti jha

While I sat in my home reading a book,
She boarded a bus with her male friend
The world shook
As a heinous crime was committed

While I sat in my home having my dinner
She was beaten black and blue
Out came a truth which was bitter
Humanity had finally drowned in the dew

While I sat in my school reading about heroes
She struggled to live in a Safdurjung hospital
Her friend was given first aid
And from death he rose

While I chatted with my friends
About diamond and gold mines
The doctors performed a surgery
To remove a large part of her intestine

While I searched in the market for a dress of my size
Prayers of millions were heard at last
The surgery was successful
And she finally opened her eyes

While I moaned that my BFF is absent
The brave heart recalled the night of horror
And as is necessary
The police recorded her statement

While, after a long day, I wanted to rest
A brain injury was detected
Along with reduced Oxygen supply
And she suffered a cardiac arrest

While I played with a kid I adore
Her condition became more critical
And she was immediately flown
To Mount Elizabeth Hospital in Singapore

While I read about my favourite Fort
Doctors report extensive damage to brain
And due to organ failure,
She was put on maximum life support.

While I slept in my cozy bed
She finally gave it up
Hearts are broken
And many tears are shed

Gone are the days of safety
Gone are the days to pardon
It's time to make Delhi safe
For girls without their warden

I don't even know her name
But does it really matter?
It's her story we need to remember
Coz so many hearts it shatter

We need to raise our voice
We need to demand our rights
We just have to do it
It's no longer a choice

While I sat in my home reading a book,
She boarded a bus with her male friend
Something wrong was done
Something we need to mend.

30.12.2012