Tell me why?

The poem is dedicated to those who disrespects a woman.

Tell Me Why?

Tell me why do you do this?

Tell me what do you want to prove?

We find you pass along the street

And make lewd remarks.

 

If we wear a red lipstick and a short skirt

Doesn’t mean that gave you the right,

To say, “Oh see! What a S**t!”

 

We wear what we want,

 We do what we want

We like to dress up like a Princess

So do you think your insulting words could rip us apart?

 

Oh, don’t you wear shorts, when it’s too hot?

Don’t you drink beer with your friends and say, “Cheers!”

Then tell me why you become judgmental

And yet again pass lewd remarks!

 

Tell me why you do this?

Tell me what do you want to prove?

Tell me if we could suggest you,

Some sound psychologist, you won’t disapprove.

 

But, we have seen amazing people,

Met amazing men

And so we do believe,

There exists Respectful good Men

 

Just because of some Evil, the Good can’t be denied

But please tell me why,

You keep spoiling,

Demeaning and changing,

The real meaning of being Men.

Author's Note

I wish I could understand what goes in a mind of such people. This curiosity compelled me to write this poem.

Reviews

[shiningrubies]

Your genuine feelings really come through in this poem and I feel that that's what is essential in a good poem. At the risk of repeating what other reviewers have said, I really enjoyed the easy to follow structure and thoughts that came through here :) Lovely writing

[Madhu]

Thank you for the review. :)

[R Smith]

you express the situation very well, it is a sad time when women are confined by the distasteful remarks of such men, you stand up for your right and make a superb poem as well, thank you :)

[Madhu]

Thank you for the review and encouragement. :)

[nazia]

The oppression.. We all have a glimpse of it from time to time.. I like the way you denied this oppression.. Never ever submit to something that makes you compromise your dignity. A very well constructed poem :)

[Madhu]

Thank you for the review :)

[ANTO]

This is a well thought out and penned poem Madhu. There is the issue, obviously one that is close to your heart and which you put across with wit and dignity and there are some solutions mentioned too (a psychologist wouldn't waste their time on these guys and probably just tell them to grow up and act like men not little boys).
A good, structured, topical write here dear poet.

[Madhu]

Thank you Anto for the review :)

[Abilash Uttama]

exactly! what they are trying to prove? spoiling the whole community with their deeds. A nice meaningful poem.

[Madhu]

Thank you for the review :)

[FarisGreybear]

Well constructed, i like the use of paragraphing. after rereading several times, it really comes off very cohesive and balanced, and it is more powerful, by not being sing songy or "plagued with rhymes" as find myself so often afflicted. this inspires me to write less rhyme and more meaning. as for actual points made, and being of the aforesaid gender, suffice it to say that most, who wear belts, look to "cut" many notches. but life is not about the number of notches in a belt, and the objectification of women as prey to be predated upon or publicly ridiculed, it is, rather a constant opportunity to coexist, depending upon ones awareness, of course. i appreciate that not all men are collectively guilted and condemned for the immaturities of the blissfully unaware, and jerks! Thanks for sharing this poem.

[Madhu]

Thank so much for your review. :) I often write poems that rhyme but this didn't go that way. However, I tried my best to convey the meaning through it.

[Jamestown]

I love this so much:) you are absolutely correct, these morons ruining the
reputation of the good guys, makes me sick! I always wonder what these idiots
think there going to get back from these comments? Maybe they
know that they don't have a chance with one of these beautiful
ladies and it frustrates them to the point of acting a fool! Thanks for sharing and b-blessed!

[Madhu]

Thank you so much for the review James :)
You're right in my opinion :D

[Coyote Poetry]

A very hard topic. All of us have been raised by mother, grandmother and have sisters. Why would you abuse a woman?
"Tell me why you do this?
Tell me what do you want to prove?
Tell me if we could suggest you,
Some sound psychologist, you won’t disapprove"
I wish I had the answer. We need a world where love, kindness and concern is the way. Thank you for opening a subject matter that must be fixed.
Coyote

[Madhu]

I was wondering whether I should even post this poem. I watched something disturbing on the news, so the thoughts made me write it.
Thank you for reading. :)

[Coyote Poetry]

Need to post these words. I have three poems to keep the sad topic of abuse alive. Women need safe houses and men need to learn respect. You are welcome.

[Madhu]

I'll definitely read those poems :)