Power of Subalterns

The power you get by exploitation and accumulation,

I give you my all!

The power you get, you get it by controlling me.

my actions,

So, be grateful!

The power you have, you owe me for all of it!

The post, the position,

The honor, you get it through me.

For my submission!

For my desublimation!

The strength you get is from my weaknesses and loss of self-consciousness!

The power you get by holding me in peonage!

So, be grateful!

I make you for what you are, for where you stand now!

Bow to me!

I am the creator!

©® Farheen Akter Bhuian Nancy

Circa: 2022, Rokeya Hall, DU

Reflections

A decade went lamenting for you, A decade spent ranting about you, A series of decade has gone by blaming

Emancipation

Faulty stars in the sky leading to a faulty love story—well, stars were not deformed. It was our own fault—a

Racing Hearts

It was nice to know you. It’s a pleasure to meet you. It’s sweet to kiss you. But it’s horrendous

Addiction

You were not my love. You were merely just an addiction, Talking with you over the phone, Fighting over

Circles

Love was a priority then. Happiness was destiny. But now love is not predestined. Sometimes it’s a mistake. But mistakes

Sabotage

I was standing on the brink of a montage. But you always end up bringing about sabotage! I overcame the

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