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I'm judged for everything I choose; but periods? That's not what I chose! That was given to me by nature itself। So leave my periods alone.
I’m judged for everything I choose; but periods? That’s not what I chose! That was given to me by nature itself। So leave my periods alone.
I read something Comparing my period cycle With the cycle of Moon’s waxing and waning I’ll tell you the similarities I found Between both our 30 days First, both are beautiful Second, The world wouldn’t be this way Devoid of our cycles
Then how is my blood impure, How does it bring shame Do you ever ask the moon To be ashamed of its phases If no, leave my blood alone.
I’m judged for everything I choose But periods? That’s not what I chose That was given to me, by nature itself To procreate life To continue the existence Of you, me and everyone Even those who shame me for it.
We bleed dirty blood, they say But the moment we have a embryo In that very uterus That blood gives protection, Nourishment, safety, It becomes the first home It becomes a womb It becomes life blood.
They say I set my feet and the place becomes impure, I put my hand and The thing becomes impure, Okay, I’ll wash and clean those But what do I do Of impure minds
On bleeding days I do What makes me feel better I remind myself, this uterus of mine Which is currently being called impure Has unparalleled strength Unimaginable resilience Unshaken pride
On bleeding days I go Wherever I want, because that’s Where I belong I have one restriction, though I stay away from Ignorant, disrespectful people.
(28 May is Menstrual Hygiene Day 2021).
Image source: a still from the film The Great Indian Kitchen
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