Any Poem - My Future I Will Take On My Own

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I am told; one day I will become a woman I need to prepare for when that day will come When someone will take my hand and care for me Having a family of my own, in charge of running a home I have other views of the woman I want to be My preparations for my future I will take on my own Women are not allowed to take the man’s role But I will challenge the role of a man and will take no crumbs I refuse to be the symbolic weak woman Expected to fulfill three roles: “Mother, housekeeper, and worker” With few choices, no rights, and controlled by a man Goals I will break with an education and a respected job Remaining a single woman! I will challenge anyone in the community Who come to ridiculed, shun, and pitied me The pen is mightier than the sword And therefore I will gain freedom With an education and a respected job My preparations for my future, I will take on my own 1/8/2016

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Kp Nunez

Date: 1/12/2016 4:13:00 AM

A strong conviction there, Eve. It happened in you too. Best! huggs

Lu Loo

Date: 1/11/2016 9:24:00 PM

Eve, good luck in the contest, this looks like a winner to me lady!!! *smiles* * good luck*

Eric Boddie

Date: 1/11/2016 6:02:00 PM

once that decision is made....it is a tough road to pave....for it takes courage to be one's true self....without fear of the opinions others kept....and that strength must come from within....which is what separates the women and men....from the immature tools that keep the strings attached....that's why I won't be anyone's puppet while fighting that monkey trying to claim my back.....outstanding as usual eve....;)