They

dim the lights.

I

dim my eyes.

I imagine a time when this stage was used
for real shows:

Dattani
Bhāsa
Kālidāsa

A time when this entire theatre
was drenched in

music.
laughter.
song.

Not anymore.
No time for plays.
No need for plays.

We have the Tests
to fill the women’s cups
with entertainment.
We have the wall
to heap their plates

with victory.

With revenge.

Holly Bodger, 5 to 1