The Thief

She remained silent amidst the squeaks of the bats Sleeping on the hostel bed, she dreamt of winging like a dove. Her tears were blended with the blood of her chopped childhood. Her mother's lap seemed to be the only place away from humiliating world. Rain drops never fell on her umbrella and her feet never peddled a bicycle. The winter snow never kissed her blanket and her only companion was her mom. When she cracked jokes, her back was badly bruised. Relishing the taste of her favorite chocolate made her starve that night. When her friends danced in rain, she feared the thunders. Watching her favorite TV show turned her a dark room prisoner. The telephone in the boarding house never sang her name. Saturday evenings never welcomed her into the visitor's room. Her honey dipped concerts never sweetened the souls of her beloved. Bed time stories never quietened her panicked breath. Her questions were unanswered Her screams were unheard Her jokes were uncelebrated Her pains were unattended. Slowly, Her sensitive heart was replaced by a sensible mind Her unsung emotions turned into powerful words. Her immense thirst for affection ended as she embraced and drank the juices of self love. Years of her inner struggle finally endowed her with buoyant wings. That innocent soul who was once called a thief, Now stole a million hearts with her ink.