Alabama

If I lived in Alabama
I would so much disapprove
Of the attitude towards women
That I’d simply have to move.

There’s a revolution coming
And, despite those southern charms,
Many Alabama females
Should right now be up in arms.

For to challenge a decision
That’s been law for many years
Proves that women’s low-class status
In that state still perseveres.

I’ll not visit Alabama;
I don’t know why someone would
But I hope there will be protests
And perhaps they’ll do some good.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Leffanta Avatar
May 16, 2019 at 5:06 PM
Well said, Ilene! The Governor of Alabama certainly is not my kind of woman! Perhaps a stint with the Maori would help her distinguish fact from fiction! Aloha! Rico
Mcleod Avatar
May 16, 2019 at 11:20 AM
The men and women should be fighting for women's rights. Enabled rape inception doesn't seem like anyone's right or legacy.
Krutsinger Avatar
May 15, 2019 at 11:28 PM
I too will avoid that state like the plague that he is.
Wolf Avatar
May 15, 2019 at 10:18 PM
The Tide is turning... (Alabama's sports teams are known as 'The Crimson Tide' or just 'The Tide' for short). ~ gw
Allison Avatar
May 15, 2019 at 6:57 PM
powerfully penned Ilene I wasn't aware of these outdated laws - sadly its not unusual for women to be paid less in many areas of life:-(:-) hugs Jan xx
Marcum Wong Avatar
May 15, 2019 at 5:28 PM
Excellent Ilene! Right up there with women getting less pay. : ) xxoo
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