I AM A WOMAN

in honor of all the women out there

I am a WOMAN.

that needs to be independent

of the double standard

in today's society.

I have equal rights

as men,

I am no longer 

the geisha girl

that everyone thinks.

I have a place 

in today's society

expect that

I will defend my honor

come what may.

This is no longer

the stone age,

where YES is the only way 

to live.

I have every right

as the man next door,

so don't try my patience

çoz I will fight all the way.

I am a WOMAN.

Reviews

[Chris Shaw]

I am for equality, always have been. Fortunately for me, I have never suffered in the work place or otherwise for being a woman. I have always been treated with the utmost respect even in male dominated areas of business. It never held me back. What I despise are some feminists who actually believe women are better than men. I am acknowledging here the many men who don't fall into the category of thinking women are geisha girls still, but do treat them as absolute equals. There are many of them. The other idiots need a good handbagging. Great topic to write about sette and you have done that with skill.

Chris

[sette]

and you are lucky in that aspect my friend

[Chris Shaw]

I am sette, and I never lose sight of that.

[barleygirl]

Your poem is the perfect theme song to go with the way women are feeling all over the USA as we watch this Supreme Court Justice nomination play out with allegations of sexual abuse . . . have we not progressed an inch since the early 90's & that "other" SCOTUS pick that's still tainted? Sometimes I want to sing this song, but I'm glad to be old & sitting on the sidelines now, watching the younger generations rise up & continue fighting these battles that go on & on, trying to put people in limiting boxes! (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[sette]

thanks margie for these inspiring words

[Neville]

and I for one believe ya
I certainly have no problem regarding members of the opposite sex as my equal, indeed, I have known many who I have considered far superior......... there now, be sure to know I am in your corner..... Neville

[sette]

thanks for this my friend

[Neville]

my pleasure... N

[Dave]

At least equality! Having two daughters, I want nothing but the best for them.
I want them to be able to go as far as their abilities can take them. Like you, I
can't believe that women have allowed our current "leaders" to attempt to shunt
them back to the subservient roles they had in the past.

Historically women have had tremendous roles, but it seems that most history books
have been written by men. Granted Cleopatra, Catherine the Great, Queen Elizabeth I
Madame Curie, Harriet Tubman were all exceptions. How many more women would have made major
contributions if they had had the chance?

I truly hope that, finally, women are stirred up enough to shake up the establishment
and win their rightful place in our society.

Take care - Dave

[sette]

thanks for understanding dave and don't forget joan of arc to the list but almost all historians were men, maybe in time women will have the courage to rewrite history

[Dave]

I responded quickly and didn't reference a lot more women that have had a tremendous impact on history. I'm sure there will be a lot more to come.

Take care and believe - Dave

[sette]

yes and hopefully I can be one of them. just kidding.

[Dave]

No you're not kidding! I ask you, why not? If we all sat around with our hands in our laps who would get it done?

[sette]

very well said thank you for the encouragement

[Coyote Poetry]

A new world. Ain't a right one yet. New leadership set back equal right 50 years. I liked the energy of the poem and your words need to be. I do like the million women marches. Make the leader know. Women won't be second rate citizens. Powerful and worthwhile poem shared my friend.
Coyote

[sette]

thanks friend for accepting that we women should be loved and treated equally.

[Coyote Poetry]

I do. I have three daughters and six sisters. Women are our mothers, grandmothers, sisters and our daughters. I will never understand how anyone could down at a women or harm her. You are welcome my friend.

[sette]

sexual discrimination still exists my friend because of the patriarchal society we are in, it is only up to a woman's willpower to be able to stand up and fight for her rights.

[Coyote Poetry]

You are right. A on going fight that shall never end. Maybe if we teach the children well. Could be a better world?

[sette]

yes because they are the future but it still is a difficult task to do, what we really need this time is openness of the mind and understanding.

[Ardra]

That's a powerful one.. And I loved it :)
We should celebrate being one :))

[sette]

so true so true

[Gee]

If you’re quite finished go tidy up the house and put the dinner on.....JOKING

[sette]

i really do like your comment it made me laugh so hard hahaha

[Markus Anthony]

Yes! I find strength and conviction in the way you deliver your emotion through this poem. It makes it a relevant since the advent feminism and #metoo campain. I love that I completely agree with all your words :)

[sette]

thanks for the wonderful review

[wordman]

good for you,you should have the right to do what you want to do

[sette]

thanks for understanding.