The War Nobody Knows About

Her gear is ready
Her guns are steady
Ready to kill
Ready to save
Standing tall
Falling proud
A hero in the light
A slave in the dark
In the dark
Where the silent war trolls
Hush hush no one must know
Drop your panties and lay low
For under the camouflage clothes
And away from the combat boots
There's a flower ready to be torn
Forced open without hesitation
Who listens when she says NO...
NO! NO! NO!
Nobody
She bleeds tears from her eyes
She cries blood from her womb
And all is silent
Who cares?
The fat pocket nobodies
Who call themselves leaders?
She's an object
She must be treated as such
No justice
No peace
No place for a woman
Go back to the kitchen!

Reviews

[M.E.Lyle]

This is a tough topic you've covered here. You've done it well. Anytime you can stir images that translate into strong emotional feelings you know you've done a good job. This piece does that.

[EMMIE]

Thank you =)

[Zeitgeist Manifesto]

I literally felt my heart pounding. What irony and tragedy that one who would sacrifice so much for the well being of others could be subjected to such dehumanization. One who stands up for others having no one to protect them from being treated as an object. This is raw and hard to read at some points, but the pain that causes the reader to feel uncomfortable is just what we need. Sometimes we need a gentle nudge....others we need the s**t shaken out of us. Thank you.

[EMMIE]

I am glad this is provoking thought...that was my goal lol. We live in this sad reality, unfortunately this specific topic is very underrated. Thanks for reading.

[kublakhan27]

Very raw and hard-hitting...the emotional effects linger long after the initial reading...powerful work here Emmie, well done.

[EMMIE]

Always appreciate your comments!

[kublakhan27]

You're most welcome :)

[Mark]

I hope you sent this to your congresspeople and senators. It's very powerful. A very sad truth that needs to be changed.

[EMMIE]

Appreciate your feedback! I just don't know if a few lines of reality will change their entire mindset. It's sad.

[Mark]

Well, the way I look at it not saying anything certainly won't change anyrhing. It's not a difficult thing telling politicians how we feel and it often DOES get results. I'm writing my representatives and, with your permission, will include this work.

[EMMIE]

You are right, not saying anything will not accomplish anything. You have my full permission, I appreciate it.

[A. Amos]

The whole read make sense and glad you are spreading awareness on such a seriousand delicate issue. Simply great work

[EMMIE]

Thank you!

[A. Amos]

you're most welcome

[Becky]

This.

Just.

This.

Very powerful. It's sad that humans lack the capability to see others as individuals, rather than just projections of who they "ought" to be. I've heard this point of view expressed too many times, and not only by (aging, wealthy, Republican) men.

[EMMIE]

It really is sad. Thanks for reading!

[Renée]

A powerful piece Emmie !
How women are kept down, one has to wonder, why so afraid of women side by side with man? Because women are more powerful than they realize. But leaders sees her possibilities and strives to keep her down..using any tactic they can.. But she is out of the kitchen and does rise inspire of all..

[EMMIE]

You are absolutely right. Unfortunately this is the sad reality women in the military/army/navy have to endure. And it is such an underrated topic witching the "justice" system. Thanks for reading!

[EMMIE]

Within*** not witching

[Renée]

My Duty and pleasure ( ;