Shh!

Teach her to explore not to implore,

Teach her to be attentive not to seek attention, 

Teach her to question not to stay silent 

But what did you teach? 

Just to handle a book?

Just to handle a knife, to cut veggies? 

Just to wear a dupata to cover up?

Just to walk, head bent? 

Have you ever given the confidence,

That even a knife can cut a skin? 

Dupata can twist his neck? 

Even her skull could smash the victim's face?