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Intransigence - the Unbroken

Intransigence - The UnBroken The Sun would never bow down to the Earth. Nor would the Earth bow down to the Moon. Then why do you think that you can break my will and I will bend my knees to you... Little Flea? You blame me for the loss of your manhood… What manhood? You were never a real man... just a puerile, heartless drone who couldn't love anyone. You've tried to crush the warrior spirit in me, to make me cower beneath your ugly glare. Because you thought you could rob me of my divinity...Little Flea? But you cannot douse my fire in the depths of dark oceans; bury my fervent passion in the density of desert sand; nor shovel my self-esteem into your bloody mire. For I’m still goddess-strong; and I...I bow to no one. ***This poem is dedicated to all my sisters around the world, who have faced abuse in any of its various despicable forms, but have lived a life of intransigence - fighting back, surviving, and rising up even stronger. 07-20-2019 Contest: Intransigence Poetry Contest Sponsor: John Hamilton Placement: 2nd

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Dm Babbit

Date: 11/20/2019 9:16:00 AM

Finding courage and pride in your writing. God bless and forever, be strong and true to yourself.

Pandita Sietesantos
Date: 11/20/2019 9:52:00 AM

DM, thank you kindly for your wonderful words and have a great day! Hugs. Pandita

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 9/20/2019 10:17:00 AM

Yes I enjoyed that day and expect to enjoy this one as well. Blessings to you.

Pandita Sietesantos
Date: 9/21/2019 9:38:00 PM

Many thanks, dear Rick!

Vladislav Raven

Date: 9/10/2019 4:08:00 PM

Hi Pandita, A strong, powerful write. No one should ever be able to Lord over another. Stand tall, stand proud and be you, never what someone else wants you to be. An excellent write Pandita. Congratulations on a well deserved win in the contest. Have a wonderful Tuesday. Love and Hugs....Mike. XX

Pandita Sietesantos
Date: 9/16/2019 12:50:00 PM

Dear Mike, I am so appreciative of your wonderful response and compliments! Thank you ever so much, my friend! Love and hugs. Pandita

Sanket Jain

Date: 9/3/2019 8:56:00 AM

Great imagery. Bending down to no one is really a great theme. A great metaphor of flea is nicely developed. Even the message is loud and clear. The ending repetition worked and reminded me of Robert Frost. Great poem. Do visit my page too.

Pandita Sietesantos
Date: 9/16/2019 12:45:00 PM

My dear Sanket, thank you for your great comments and lovely compliments! Best regards. Pandita

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 8/25/2019 6:23:00 PM

In our patriarchal society you have held up a beacon of light to guide the feminine heart Pandita. This is masterful and a beautifully strong declaration of equality of the sexes. Bravo! xxoo

Pandita Sietesantos
Date: 9/16/2019 12:48:00 PM

Thank you my dear Connie for your powerful response - unfortunately, in too many places around the globe those beliefs still perpetuate and women continue to be regarded as inferior beings! Best regards. Pandita

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 8/8/2019 9:46:00 AM

I enjoyed this empowered piece. Go forward warrior. The man who does not fear a woman’s divinity will discover the reservoir of his own inner strength. The one who wishes to control has no self control.

Pandita Sietesantos
Date: 8/8/2019 10:00:00 AM

What a wonderful response to this piece! Thank you so much, my friend! Hope you are enjoying your day! Hugs. Pandita

John Hamilton

Date: 7/22/2019 4:52:00 PM

Powerful write Pandita, thanks for this excellent entry, and congrats on a fine win!

Pandita Sietesantos
Date: 7/22/2019 9:07:00 PM

John, I am delighted and honored that you selected this piece to be included in your list of winners! Thank you very much! Hugs. Pandita

M. L. Kiser

Date: 7/22/2019 8:15:00 AM

Bravo, wise words; empowering imagery. Beautifully done.

Pandita Sietesantos
Date: 7/22/2019 8:31:00 AM

MLK, thank you so very much for your lovely complimentary words that I so appreciate! Hugs. Pandita

Winged Warrior

Date: 7/21/2019 10:29:00 PM

Powerful words my friend...long time no hear...how are you Pandita?...you have a new look...very becoming...sending poetic love...^WW^ :o)

Pandita Sietesantos
Date: 7/21/2019 11:37:00 PM

My friend, I so appreciate your compliments for my work and for my new look (my natural silvery hair) - thank you so much! Life has been a little topsy-turvy but I'm OK. I recently completed a rigorous academic program so now I'm trying to get back into the swing of things here. Hugs and love. Pandita

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 7/21/2019 5:54:00 AM

Love those opening lines. You are so right a real man will love you. Nicely done!

Pandita Sietesantos
Date: 7/21/2019 10:29:00 AM

My dear Kim, thank you for your great comments and lovely compliments! Hugs. Pandita

Tom Cunningham

Date: 7/21/2019 2:23:00 AM

Well written Pandita, there are some cultures and religions who think they can dominate and crush women, cowards that they are, their beliefs belong in medieval times. Tom

Pandita Sietesantos
Date: 7/21/2019 10:23:00 AM

Thank you my friend for your powerful response - unfortunately, those beliefs still perpetuate today and women are treated as inferior beings all over the globe! Best regards. Pandita

David Mchattie

Date: 7/20/2019 11:54:00 PM

Why someone would want to dominate another person is still a mystery to me?Well put. Have a great day.

Pandita Sietesantos
Date: 7/21/2019 7:31:00 AM

Hi David, thank you for stopping by and leaving me your comments and lovely compliment! Best regards. Pandita