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Eve's Rib

The rib of Eve is fashion's price A sadistic trap of six-inch heels Some masochist's torture device Or for added bust appeal To wrap the torso so austere And lift upon bands of steel The French grandly name the brassiere Paris, an exacting Madame Wielding her whip of sharp cashmere No slouching, suck in that diaphragm! A lady glides on blistered feet Starved to belong, sweet tooth be damned No sweat allowed in any heat Only single digit sizes impress Shunning all those more than petite Sisters, what happened to progress? Our feminist freedoms manifold We deserve to be a mess! Gray is lovelier than gold... 4/12/19 For Quirky Tercets contest Sponsor: Nina Parmenter

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Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 5/7/2019 6:16:00 PM

Hello Michelle Faulkner, a beautifully written deep poem. i enjoyed this poem. have a nice evening my friend.

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 5/15/2019 11:08:00 PM

Thank you for your kind comment, Darlene-

Jan Allison

Date: 5/3/2019 6:51:00 PM

oh so witty Michelle, I rarely wear heels these days so hubby was delighted when I took some on a recently holiday and shock horror I wore 3 dresses too which is a rarity and I'm back to jeans again lol:-) I'm lucky I've never had weight issues but admit to hitting the bottle - hair dye that is lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 5/9/2019 4:12:00 PM

True, my husband likes it when I dress up a bit, but high heels - never!

P.S. Awtry

Date: 5/1/2019 10:38:00 AM

True True True! You painted a clear picture with your words and made my feet hurt just reading this! :)

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 5/1/2019 5:40:00 PM

I know, high heels always reminded me of a torture device, thanks for your comment, P.S!

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 4/28/2019 5:55:00 PM

Love the imagery and fantastic last two lines!

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 5/1/2019 5:40:00 PM

So glad you enjoyed it, Kim!

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 4/22/2019 10:32:00 AM

Time someone wrote a poem like this Michelle - awesome poem - one's size of dress, bra, or choice of shoes should have no effect on, or affect any girl/woman - but sadly the media has influenced a vast majority of our fashions! Each and every one of us girls are unique - we should enjoy our uniqueness! Thoroughly enjoyed Michelle - great write. Poetry hugs, Jennifer.

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 4/22/2019 7:57:00 PM

Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment, Jennifer!

Rhona Mcferran

Date: 4/17/2019 11:51:00 PM

"We deserve to be a mess!" = My new mantra! ;D hahahaha LOVE and FAV this!! Wonderful work, my friend! ;)

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 4/18/2019 10:50:00 AM

Yes that was my favorite line too, thank you, Rhona!

M. L. Kiser

Date: 4/15/2019 8:26:00 PM

Oh, I love this; you're so right...we need to stick together.

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 4/16/2019 7:54:00 AM

So true, my sister!

Pat Adams

Date: 4/14/2019 3:51:00 PM

This is the first of this type of poetry I've read (clear through) and I think you have a winner here. It may be partly because I like thinking about bras, but I can't seem to help it!! Anyway well done my friend!!!................pat

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 4/14/2019 6:12:00 PM

Glad you like it, Pat!

Gershon Wolf

Date: 4/13/2019 11:28:00 PM

Slavery takes many forms. Such women are slaves to the priests of high fashion. If we ignore them, they won't go away, but at least they won't bother us... Nicely done, Michelle! :) gw

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 4/14/2019 6:09:00 PM

Very thought-provoking, Gershon, well put!

Ralph Sergi

Date: 4/13/2019 8:28:00 PM

An impressive poem , Michelle There is such a thing as unassuming beauty,

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 4/14/2019 6:06:00 PM

Thank you for your comment, Ralph, appreciate it-

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/13/2019 12:22:00 PM

Now this is better than quirky. This is gold and Nina should love it!! There is a quite the movement now to accept all sizes. have you seen Project Runway lately? They are showing models of plus sizes!

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 4/13/2019 5:03:00 PM

No I don't watch that one, but I'm glad they're showing more diversity!

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 4/13/2019 5:08:00 AM

lol, "we deserve to be a mess" and that liberty I do take whenever I feel like it, but I also like to doll myself up once in a while. Dear Michelle, you made my morning happy, Have a wonderful day , (smile) its gonna be a good one I can feel it.

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 4/13/2019 5:03:00 PM

Glad to hear it, thanks, Pixie Dust!

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 4/12/2019 7:20:00 PM

You deal with an important topic. My wife runs an eating disorder program for the Mental Health Centre. Women’s expectations are near impossible to achieve. I have yet to meet a woman who is full satisfied with the way she looks. Interestingly the women men are attracted to rarely look the way women think they should.

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 4/13/2019 5:02:00 PM

Thank you for your thoughtful comment, Richard-

Rico Leffanta

Date: 4/12/2019 2:25:00 PM

One thing I love about Reservation women is the lack of bras and other feminine accoutrements and cosmetics. But I shall always remember mother's anguish over her "Crow feet" (eye wrinkles) which I found beautiful because they advertised how easily she laughed. Good Luck, Michelle! Aloha! Rico

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 4/13/2019 5:02:00 PM

That's why they're called 'laugh lines' - thanks, Rico!

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 4/12/2019 1:29:00 PM

Awesomeness!!! Love that last line ;D So good. Good luck in the contest! xomo

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 4/12/2019 1:42:00 PM

Thanks, Maureen!