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You sit in shadows to keep your bruises hidden Woman, please don't lower your head in sorrow Bondage of the heart is the shackle you must break No man has the right to keep you restrained in chains So hear these words as the lyrics of a healing song Allow them to soothe your lamenting cries at night Cherished daughter of Eve, you deserve so much more than the oppression you inherited by being born female Woman, take courage and hold on to your dreams Let no one keep you from reaching any goal you set and don't forget to sing in a loud voice, proud and strong as you welcome the blessings of life with each morning sun You say you're alright, but there's no truth in that The pain you feel comes from what lies deep within Your heart aches because you think there's no way out but dear woman, reclaim your virtue and set yourself free He silences you with verbal threats and backhands robbing you of all dignity. It's time for you to protest Open that prison cell door, and grant yourself amnesty Living means far more than finding a way to cope with life In your hand you hold the key to unlock the chains and flee from the horrid wrongs you've long endured Blossom as a wildflower, swaying in a Summer's breeze because you found the courage and the means of liberation Join the chorus of other women, once suppressed who now sing aloud of the vow they made to escape and of the tyranny that kept them enslaved and fettered Oh woman! You deserve much more than you've been given August 24th, 2020 Woman in chains Poetry Contest Sponsored by: John Hamilton ************************
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