I passed by a building in campus,
not knowing what it entailed.
Outside, was a couple, male and female,
roughing each other and arguing endlessly.
They were young and assertive
going by their looks and moves.
They looked early twenty something
with all the verve and vivaciousness possible.
I got concerned for the female
for she was shouting and crying
like she was in pain.
The male acted with words and motion
without a trace of pain except
portrayal of anger and vigor.
She showed signs of hurt and vulnerability
as he punched her continuously
and she tried to return his shoving.
Feeling sorry for her,
I anticipated racing to her aid;
Fearing she would get wounded
like a weak dog in a fight.
As I took the first steps to her aid,
behind, suddenly and quickly,
came a lady, who knew better and
calmed me down with her words-
“They’re only acting.
They’re theater arts students
doing assignment outside.
I saw you concerned
and rushed to stop you
from spoiling it for them
and whoever was recording them.
You may therefore relax,
for no harm is imminent.”