Though I Was Safe

It was another dark and scary night 

The moon was too stubborn to spread its light.

The night got nothing but darkness to wear

And my eyes were filled with unknown fear.

To cover the distance from my office to my home

I had no option but to stand and wait alone.

I stood silently on the road

Waiting for the bus which I could board

Cursing my nature, my work, and the place

But to my wonder, there was utter silence!

No stars, no human nor a voice to be heard

But the corner at a distance kept me puzzled.

A light very dim and some shadows passing by

Some murmurs, some laughter, and a bitter cry.

My mind, my heart, and my body had a fight

With all suspicion, I stood very quiet.

My power, my grace, my passion all buried

The woman inside me was found deceased!

For I remembered the warnings given to me

Sensing the danger I could not be free.

"Oh! It wasn't me", I was very glad

I boarded the bus with all thanks to God.

To review the episode I could not dare

The next day had the news though not very rare

" A girl was found dead after a rape"

I lost the peace of mind though I was safe.