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Feminism

From the beginning 
men denied women
independence.
  We were trained, 
And treated like 
An apprentice.

   They denied us
  mobility.
   They demanded
 fertility.

   We could go 
to school,
Couldn't practice 
what we learned.
   If we dare spoke up,
We were burned.

   We were not allowed 
To have our own income.
   We catered to the King 
In his kingdom.

   Often, we were treated 
Like property.
   Bartered, traded, swapped,
Like commodities.

   They used religion,
And the Bible.
   They tell us there the 
Reason for our survival.

   They used brute
force to keep
Us in place.
The bruises,
   bumps, scars,
Shows on our faces.

   Sexual assault is par 
For the course.
   We were not allowed
 to ask for
 a divorce.

   We live our life 
Under their Thumbs.
   They prefer us
Pregnant and dumb.

   Even today they 
deny us equality.
   We don't have 
 personal autonomy.

   They have led us to
Where we are today.
   This is how FEMINISM 
Found its way.

     TURBO1904?

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J. Summers Date: 6/14/2023 7:23:00 AM Interesting and thought provoking piece. I certainly hope you’re speaking in general terms. By the way, I see you sign off your poetry with “TURBO1904?.” Does it happen to refer to a Volkswagen engine? John Login to Reply Debbie Middaugh Date: 6/14/2023 7:59:00 PM It's always in general terms. Hi John Summers. The turbo is a nickname, I tend to be a bit hyper and intense. Even at 60 years old. 1904 is how we San Diego natives refer to San Diego. Turbo from San Diego. Thanks, John. Best Wishes, Turbo1904