21 FEB 2017 AT 22:21

I'm tired of hiding
behind my expansive privilege;
it reminds me, throughout,
of the times I've maintained silence
when I should have spoken out
against patriarchy's inherent violence.
And unless I speak truth
to power (my own),
unless the extent
of the malaise is known,
I can never truly honour
any commitment to fight
the disbalance that stems
from my sex-given right
to get what I want
and do as I please.
It is time for attention;
I'll no longer stand at ease.

- Sudeep Pagedar