Cruising Alone

  You teach us the divinity of temple grounds, The sacredness past the mortal bounds. You explain how "Pran Pratishta" is done in those stone moulds, And how it feels closer to the divine home. Yet you often forget this body is my temple too, My soul lives between these skin and bones too. You go to war if they disintegrate or ruin it, And energy released is painful. Then why do you say I am dramatic? Who will fight my war? I never said I am God, But am I not a creation of that divine thought? Then why can't I weep for how they touched me with their lust? Why am I called names for my rightful outbursts? You teach me in detail about the sacred grounds, But forget that I am as much a part of it. You love adorning them with flowers and jewels, When I put on makeup and adorn myself with silver and gold, Why must it be seen as vanity, not a reflection of my soul? You bow down in temples and ask for abundance, But hurt my very soul. The others might have looted this land and ma...

  I wish I could be the picture-perfect feminine woman they seek, But I hated every inch of my skin and thought water might make me feel clean. That was when I was only a child, And now they whisper that I'm untamed and wild. Some men might lust over this chest, While puberty left me tired, never at rest. A time when I should have been happy to enter girlhood, But I am still healing wounds way into my adulthood. These kind of guys would tell you, And say, "Tumko uthwa lunga." Yeah, because casual humor about violence against women is the best, And I should smile, right? Or else I’m uptight, humourless, or simply unblessed. They wield their arguments like spears of God, Twisting faith to justify only their plot. Lusting for bodies while fearing the soul, Never adoring the beauty that makes us whole. These so-called "intellectual men," so progressive in mind, Forget their own roots, and leave empathy behind. For they were within a woman to begin, Only when they se...

This year has been monumental for female pop music, with icons like Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, Billie Eilish, Ariana Grande, and Rosé leading the charge. Taylor's Eras Tour became one of the biggest and most impactful tours in history, a celebration of her entire career and the music that defined multiple generations. Sabrina Carpenter gave us her hit album Short N Sweet , filled with catchy tunes and heartfelt lyrics. Rosé’s collaboration with Bruno Mars on "APT" brought a smooth blend of pop and R&B, and Ariana Grande stunned us with her insane vocals as Glinda in Wicked , proving yet again why she’s one of the greatest voices of our time. These women crafted anthems that delved into themes of love, self-discovery, and the connections that bind us all. Inspired by their unforgettable music, here’s my short poem—a little ode to the magic of love, discovery, and the melodies that make life feel like a beautiful journey. The unspoken words between you and me, Un...