Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser Poet Iambic Pentameter

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Conquering the Blind Scales of Patriarchy

CONQUERING THE BLIND SCALES OF PATRIARCHY

Crystal cold are the pupils of some men
staring red to jailed porcelain dolls skin
dowered for the title of chastity,
your curves, your swell, they treated like machines.
You can be the light midst darkness, woman

yet why they see your body as gold mines,
your face displays no favor from their sight. 
Fruits of labor you bring harvest nothing
your virginal flesh dead ere blossoming
suspended by sharp claws of ignorance?

Aged with grief but rising from conquered fears,
woman today shake white-walled home of kings
to trumpet-loud the darkness in her feet...
Wounded is her heart but still she will stand,
her message free flying high without wings

She will fight even with the threats of death
balancing blind scales of patriarchy,
Fears foregone, her bravery stifling pain, 
peace and justice, equality to all
the rights for women her ever after toil!
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Patriarchy - Poetry Contest
 Sponsor Name - Thomas Martin
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Olive Eloisa Guillermo
10:41 pm, July 16, 2015

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The Grahamburglar August 23, 2015 at 2:26 AM This is really powerful and captivating. I think it's going on my fave list. Truly remarkable, and congrats on your well deserved win. :) Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser August 23, 2015 at 3:14 AM thanks so much.. =') I so appreciate your drop by and yes I made this poem as powerful as I can.. =')~Olive Eloisa

Dr. Upma A. Sharma August 2, 2015 at 10:27 PM Superb write Olive n worthy of great win! Big congrats! Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser August 5, 2015 at 8:30 AM Thanks much DR. Upma.. =')!

Skat A August 1, 2015 at 11:55 PM Olive, congratulations. Forever **SKAT** Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser August 5, 2015 at 8:26 AM Thank you so much Skat... =')!

Eric Boddie July 31, 2015 at 2:08 PM I Love this poem like a woman, every single stitch....I even Love the inner part that rhymes with witch....everything about woman fills me with sensation....simply because woman is God's Greatest Creation....;) Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser August 5, 2015 at 8:23 AM Eric. thank you so much for this generous comment.. I intend to make such to intensify my thoughts and also the message of this poem.. =') thanks for dropping by!

Paul Callus July 26, 2015 at 3:45 AM Downgrading women is still very much evident in many countries. You speak for those who have no say or freedom to stand up for their rights. Customs and religious beliefs are also partly to blame. #7 hugs // paul Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser July 31, 2015 at 7:49 AM YEs Paul, still at this modern times there are still practices that limits the growth of women individually and socially...thank you s much for that comment.. =') hugs much! =')

Ravi Sathasivam July 23, 2015 at 1:41 AM Excellent. Well penned. Enjoyed reading it. TFS Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser July 31, 2015 at 7:46 AM thank you so much Ravi for the great comment..=')!

Andrea Dietrich July 22, 2015 at 11:10 PM oh, I'm so happy to see someone else doing one similar to my topic here. I too wrote of the crime against women, particularly in certain parts of the world. You always use strong imagery, Olive. Love your illustrative pictures!! Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser July 31, 2015 at 3:17 AM Thanks much Andie.. =')

Robert Lindley July 22, 2015 at 9:52 PM So much truth in this fine gem. Yes, some religions downgrade women to chattel.Some even to less than livestock value. And justify it all in the name of God. Such lies are obscene IMHO. In God's eyes we are all equal souls. Brilliant write a pleasure to read. A7. Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser July 31, 2015 at 3:16 AM Thanks much Robert.. =') such encoursging comment...

Afolabi Muideen July 22, 2015 at 5:47 PM What an uplifted write , you are indeed a great, .............A.M. Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser July 31, 2015 at 3:13 AM Thanks much Afolabi.. =")

Kp Nunez July 22, 2015 at 1:28 AM You speak about women's rights with a gentle voice, Olive. Yet the steel resolve is there, strong and with conviction. Love this piece, and proud of you, kabayan! hugs! Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser July 27, 2015 at 9:46 AM Thank you so much Kim, well Im proud of you too. :D!!!!yey!!!hugs!

Afolabi Muideen July 22, 2015 at 1:17 AM A lovely penned here........A.M. Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser July 27, 2015 at 9:38 AM thank you so much Afolabi.. :)!

James Fraser July 21, 2015 at 1:24 PM Throughout history man has treated women with contempt, and it still happens today. IS & Boko Haram have continued this disgraceful treatment. It's time for nations to unite against such evil and eradicate them once and for all. Great poem Olive, very powerful, hugs always//James :) :) Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser July 26, 2015 at 7:29 PM Thank much James.. hugs too... =')

Harry Horsman July 21, 2015 at 9:52 AM Oh poetry from the heart and the soul,,wonderful to read this,,the message it carries awesome... Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser July 26, 2015 at 7:27 PM Thsnk you so much Harry.. I'm glad you like it.. =')

Eve Roper July 19, 2015 at 8:21 PM What can I say wonderful write hugs Eve Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser July 26, 2015 at 7:24 PM Thank you so much Eve.=')

Len Gasun July 19, 2015 at 12:05 AM Another excellent masterpiece of yours very dear Amiga of mine, Olive. Your powerful golden pen flows so well. I enjoyed so much the read. Hand salute and thank you so much for sharing! Biggest hugs and smiles to you from me! Thank you so much as well for your kind visit on my humble poem and your very encouraging comments! God bless you! love lots, Amiga Leonora Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser July 23, 2015 at 9:14 PM Leonora mi amiga, Thanks much for your ever support on my poems.. =') so happy that am graced by your presence.. :)! hugs and hugs!!! God bless!

Afolabi Muideen July 18, 2015 at 5:05 PM What an awesome write, I like your descriptive. So excellent...............A.M. Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser July 23, 2015 at 4:22 AM Thank you so much Afolabi.. :D!

Robert Lindley July 18, 2015 at 11:11 AM A TRULY AWESOME POEM .... Across the world women are abused and in some nations they are treated as property same as goats,sheep, cattle and farm animals. This is a pure disgrace and a great tragedy. Fine speaking out my friend! A7 Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser July 23, 2015 at 4:15 AM Thank you so much Robert.. =') you are so generous with your comments.. And I actually dont know much of what is patriarchy is so that contest inspired me to do my research.. :D!

Richard Lamoureux July 18, 2015 at 7:50 AM Definitely worth rereading! Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser July 22, 2015 at 2:34 PM Thank you so much Richard..=`)

Milton Robertson July 18, 2015 at 7:00 AM This hits home Olive, a powerful poem. Injustice everywhere, but we have to look at the truth. We are dealing with The Prince of the power of the air. Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser July 22, 2015 at 2:33 PM Milton I want to reiterate it in a way I knoe best... Im happy being able to speak a lil of this topic... ~Olivr Eloisa

Andrea Dietrich July 17, 2015 at 6:14 PM I really like how yours is also speaking out against injustice toward women, Olive. I think patriarchy can breed awful things when it is not reigned in. Well done. Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser July 22, 2015 at 2:31 PM Andie, i am a witnessed this myself when I worked abroad.. some really are good but most are not... thanks for the drop by...

Nette Onclaud July 17, 2015 at 4:03 PM solid perspective on women's rightful place in society, eloi... bring it on!.. tremendous!.. dito ka pa?.. huggs Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser July 21, 2015 at 9:05 AM Andito pa ako Nette!!! weeeee, I want it to be this way representing as much as I can! thanks.. :D~

Anne-Lise Andresen July 17, 2015 at 3:32 PM - A really great poem, a sad topic - An important topic, dear Olive !!! - Everything is written perfectly, but the last verse says it all! - I wish you a lovely weekend - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser July 20, 2015 at 8:42 AM Anne Lise, thank you so much for your inspiring comment=')

Emile Pinet July 17, 2015 at 9:34 AM An outpouring of emotions that surges up from the heart and splashes against the page in anguish and defiance. The message is clear and truly poetically expressed with conviction gleaned from the years of frustration the author now shares with the reader. Emile. Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser July 19, 2015 at 4:06 AM Emile, Thank you so much for such generous comment you have here,,, :D!! You inspire me to write more.. :D! so wish to have some time more.. =')

Richard Lamoureux July 17, 2015 at 9:01 AM I am blessed to be here in Canada, my heart crys for these girls and women who are under such oppression. I deal with this topic in my Girl Rising and boy Sitting poems. You have expressed yourself eloquently with this piece. Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser July 19, 2015 at 1:17 AM Hi Richard, its not actually clear for me what patriarchy is... I did some research and well, been exposed to the middle east where I myself experienced such treatment.. This sparked my pen... though it took me sometime to put it into writing.. =')! Thank you so much for your comment! Appreciate it!!~Olive ELoisa..

Peter Lewis Holmes July 17, 2015 at 7:22 AM Lovely..this poem makes me think of Mallala...and thanks for the comment Olive...Peter Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser July 18, 2015 at 2:31 PM Thank you so mucg Peter .. =')

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