I curse at myself for being born a female
in a world, that aches for men.
Maybe if I had the “y” chromosome things would be easier
I wouldn’t have to fight for my voice to be heard
over the roaring of a man’s.
My words wouldn’t lose their meaning as soon as they slip out of my mouth.
I would be respected for my choices, for my opinions, and for my existence.
I wouldn’t have someone wish I was born a boy when my mother gave birth to me.
I wouldn’t have someone wish I gave birth to a boy.
I wouldn’t have to sacrifice myself, my dreams, and my values just to be appreciated and accepted.
I wouldn’t have the label, “selfish” on me when I want to do something for myself.
I am an honor for my brother
Respect for my father
And a sacrifice for my husband.
I am not allowed to have an identity of my own
I belong to a world that celebrates the birth of a boy
and the death of a girl.
I curse myself for being born a female.
fire plug too is phallic
as greek somewhat gallic
but you are mother to us all
y to x
other side
of sky
and that is why i love you so
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If only everyone thought like that!
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yeah i was told i was fortunate to have had such a kind mother and sisters.
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wordpress won t allow me to remember if i know who ur.
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Rinum. I changed my website to theimmigranttales.com
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i see. anxious? yes me too but not for the same reasons as ye.
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Whatever the reason anxiety is a pain in the arse!
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pain is a part of life. too much or not enough.
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Sad but very true!
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i found you so to speak. it appears i ve been following you for some time. who knew?
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I’ve been on and off since I had my son! It’s very hard to ‘mother’ and write at the same time!
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Your poem says what so many feel. I sympathise with all my heart. By chance I was born in a situation where my gender was only a small problem for me, comparatively. But it should not be a problem ever, for anyone.
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Thank you for understanding
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That’s hard hitting truth.. Your poem says it all..
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May be in our society girls are not acceptable but the fact is girls are doing excellent in all the field! And we don’t need to feel shame because we are unique! Well shared 🙂
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Exactly! but a lot of people don’t understand this.
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Yasss preach! Women are capable of doing everything men can
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After reading this poem these lines came to my mind, a little tryout!
never get down
It’s my words
of a father
of two girls,
never get down
don’t ever try
even fly high
high in the sky..
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this was amazing!
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I think now a days boy and girl both are same so don’t need to curse. Well shared 🙂
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I agree! But a lot of people still don’t think that way.
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