A poem on the conventional societal standards of 'bravery'.
Tag: societal expectations
In the Battle To Be Independent, I Lost to Myself
'Somehow, I wanted to prove to my parents that I could be on my own and that I don’t need anyone’s help. But in the process, I forgot to …
A Quiet Desire To Hold Hands
A poem reflecting on the structural exceptions placed on women, often without any value attached to the emotional labour they perform.