To Be A Woman

Lie Still.

Go away.

Sit Down.

Let Go.

Give Up.

Get Out.

Move On.

Stay Here.

Bend Down.

Keep Away.

Listen Close.

Stop That.

Do Nothing.

Be Quiet.

Don’t Move.

Don’t Cry.

Don’t Hurt.

Don’t Speak.

Don’t Think.

Good.

Now Cheer Up.

Smile Bright.

Kiss Me.

Play Nice.

Join Us.

Be Happy.

Pretend you are not silenced.

Now you are a woman.

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

Most woman don't follow orders. I guess it is how you are raised. My six sisters and three daughters. Can't be control. I told my daughters. If a man is mean when dating. He will get worst. Can't re-train another person. I liked the flow of thoughts leading to the strong ending. I like poetry that make you think. This poem did. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Brett Hernan]

Reading this valuable poem made me feel just like a 'real man'.
(That is, one with virtually no insight into what it is to be assigned a woman's role in western 'civilisation', (and I do use that term, very loosely!)

This protesting poem clearly states within it's terse, brief, command reiterations what is required to illustrate the position women have clearly been hemmed into in virtually every contemporary society.
Thanks for publishing it.

[mae23]

Thank you so much for this review. I am glad it was able to offer up some insight and I am glad you enjoyed it

[Serendipity Planet]

clever writing , you described it so well
I love it !

[mae23]

Thank you!

[Nolo Segundo]

You caught well some of the parameters placed on females that males are not encumbered with-- and no, it is not fair.