As A Woman

As a woman, I was born with the word ‘sorry’ spilling out of my mouth;

Sorry for not being everyone’s definition of perfect,

Sorry that no man finds me suitably f**k-able.

As a woman, I was made to be seen but not heard

I was told that men have every right to stare at me as if I am a deer and they are the hunter

But God forbid me if I call them out on their actions.

As a woman, I was taught that I am a weak and feeble creature;

An emotional wreck that will never have the power to rule like men do.

 

But as a human-being, I refuse to be used as a puppet;

I am not going to apologize for living my life the way I choose to

And my body is there for storing vital organs; and all the men that have ever looked at me like I'm a fresh piece of meat aren’t one of them.

As a human being, my empire is growing by the second.

Reviews

[MsJewel]

There is truth and wisdom to your words. well done! :) Julie

[The Hampstead Poet]

I love the way that when you write, you put more than just words on the page. I like your feminist principles in this writing, and that you've put a message across with this poem.

[Laura Harrison]

Thank you so much, it means a lot to me :)

[Norie]

Not to be too much of a downer but if history is anything to go by, empires have a nasty tendency of falling...

[Danielle]

love this piece, great job hun.

[annabellee]

such an empowring write for all women.
very well done :)

[Anand Sehgal]

But as a human-being, I refuse to be used as a puppet;

I am not going to apologize for living my life the way I choose to

very bold and reasonable stand.

bold prose poem :)

[David Burke]

very well done lol I like the message behind this and you express it so well

[John Alexander McFadyen]

A hurt and defiant rant at man. Not all women twill have experienced this but I am guessing many will. And experience tells me as many women's hunt as men and many use men as playthings. As a poem it is a decently constructed prose poem once again with feelings that are undeniable to the reader.

[FlatLineBeauty]

This was an amazing write, Laura and you have so much truth behind your words. I loved it. xo Winter

[JessicaGadziala]

This one is really very good. I appreciate the concept and the execution. Good job.