i was blamed for an earthquake yesterday i was blamed for others losing their way i was blamed for my uncleanliness of body i was blamed for the need to control my body i was blamed for not walking around being cheery i was blamed for my dowry i was blamed for not being paid i was blamed for not asking for my grade i was blamed because I had to quit i was blamed as I was for asking for it i was blamed for wanting to be out at night i was blamed for not being able to perform the last rite i was blamed for disturbing the order i was blamed for my daughter i was blamed for the resistance i was blamed for my existence

South and Central Asia

the blame game

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