The Day of the Woman
i got nothing... i am a woman always have been
for me everyday is my day I claim it no one tells me it is mine
is it possible others are just catching up by naming a day of the year
the day of the woman does that make other days someone else's day
or is everyday our day we will be just the same our stitches just as small
we stand just as tall as on any other day monday through sunday
women join the parade make themselves visible yet how does it help women
to have a day of their own from this day forward will they be treated equally
will they be paid equally for their work treated with respect
today is the day of the woman she is more than half of the population
still so much work to do yes they are different but they are equal on anyday
March 8, 2017
10 comments:
The "catching up" part, yup. That's exactly what's happening
Thanks for a lovely statement of being Annell
Still so much work to do, indeed. Good questions in this poem, Annell.
"everyday is my day I claim it no one tells me it is mine"
Bravo! Women have often had to do it for ourselves. Fine poem reminding us not to leave the other days solely for others.
well put...
When you feel strong and confident there may not be the need for day to celebrate your identity but for others it is a comfort a gleam of hope that inequality will one day be eliminated and that they are are just as important, valuable and relevant as any other human being.
You pose some excellent questions. There is indeed much still to be done, and it would be a shame if the marching and flag-waving made us feel that the real gains had all been made already. And yet, I think it is also good to remind ourselves and others that we are many, and determined.
I have thought many of the same things today. Very good points here.
Very wise questions. I don't have much hope that IWD will make a difference either. Sad, but true.
Kind regards
Anna :o]
wonderful.
What is a day I agree - it should be much, much more then a day...it has to be a life, a whole life, everyday...not just a day, no not just one day...bkm
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