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Saranya Prabhakaran

6 March, 2025

She walked through the rough streets like a queen

Owning the spaces she walks.

Making her way through the rooted patriarchy

Emphasizing that her confidence is not her arrogance.

Her head held high passing the sexist remarks and

Giving away her credit of her promotion to her gender rather than her hard work

Cake walking with her high heels

Crumbling the slut shaming accuses of “You are a woman”

“You” should act like this, “You” should not go out more with men

Walking with pride in her tank top and shorts.

knowing that the length of her attire does not define her character.

Adorning herself with a saree, her pallu flowing over her arm

Convinced that her smile cannot be taken advantage of.

In her oversized t-shirts and baggy jeans

Assured that her politeness cannot be taken for granted.

Wearing bold makeup, and ornate jewelry with a graceful bindi.

Unfazed and sure that her marital status is not a judgmental factor.

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