Richard Lamoureux Poet Free verse

Girl Rising

I will not be held down
I rise from the pit of ignorance
No longer silent
Stronger than you
I am what you fear
No longer will I be denied 
Give me my education

Each day I will come to your door
Knocking till you answer
My time is now
You will not ignore me
I will be heard
I stand with my sisters
An immovable force
This is my time

You may shoot me
Place your foot upon my neck
Yet I will scream 
Calling out for justice
I will not stop
My sisters will lift me up
I will spit in your face
My life is not yours to decide
Do not consider this veil as a sign of my weakness
It represents your own
You are no longer my master

Open the school doors
Welcome in all the children
We will be your strength
In the end you will thank us
You will praise God for wisdom
You will gain strength 
The winds of change are good
If all are not free you live as a jailor

Brothers are coming to our rescue
Do not be found among the guilty
It is time for change
The time is now

Look up the Movie Trailer for "Girl Rising"  the movie inspired my poem.

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Mayur Choudhari April 14, 2017 at 8:28 AM Powerful. Just like always, your poem has struck the perfect chord again. Richard Lamoureux April 14, 2017 at 8:49 AM Thanks Mayur, thanks for reading it.;0)

Ravindra K Kapoor January 13, 2014 at 12:50 PM The condition of women in almost all the developing countries is not in good shape and condition. I too agree with you, that Education remains the best and the most effective way to remove the layers of darkness which surrounds 70 to 80% women in all such countries. In fact in some countries they are living under the tortures of men like slaves in most pitiable conditions. Your Poem definitely high lights these dark areas and suggest very effectively the great light of hopes the candle of education can spread. Excellent work my friend. Love and best wishes.....Ravindra K Kapoor Richard Lamoureux January 13, 2014 at 1:04 PM Thanks Ravindra, I appreciate the time you took to read my poem.

Eileen Manassian August 5, 2013 at 8:57 AM RICHARD......RICHARD......RICHARD!!!!! I WON!!!!! THANK YOU....THANK YOU....THANK YOU! I....I'm speechless! I'm so so thrilled!!!! :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) Do you have any idea???? No...you don't! Thanks! Soup Mail! Eileen Manassian January 13, 2014 at 1:12 PM Awwwwwwwww......I still recall the thrill of the moment.....Winning in YOUR contest....and now this post when I'm so low.....Richard, your friendship is a precious sweet gift.....Thank you for being in my life..... Richard Lamoureux January 13, 2014 at 1:07 PM I am reading this for the first time. The only reason you won is because you are talented , articulate and artistic.

John Posey July 6, 2013 at 8:32 PM Well done, my friend I will stand with you... Jake

Skat A July 6, 2013 at 2:10 PM this is one cool poem, CONGRATS, love Skat

Sara Kendrick July 6, 2013 at 4:10 AM Interesting informative work..Congrats on your great win..Sara

Suzanne Delaney July 6, 2013 at 1:32 AM Congratulations Richard: Write on.....SuZ

Poet Destroyer A July 5, 2013 at 11:16 PM RICHARD.... congratulations... from:Linda

Caleah Buil June 27, 2013 at 9:57 AM Oh, I indeed loved this!! Thanks so much for recommending it! It felt strong and powerful.A "Nothing can bring me down" attitude. I'm waiting for the movie too! Looks good. Great write!! Richard Lamoureux July 3, 2013 at 4:41 PM It should be very good.

Jack Jordan June 27, 2013 at 6:08 AM Powerful writing! I'll read "Boy Rising" next... Jack Richard Lamoureux June 27, 2013 at 7:17 AM Thanks Jack, I appreciate you taking the time to read and comment.

Manel Gunatillake June 26, 2013 at 11:02 AM Richard Have you read " Desert Flower" Waris Dirie autobiographical book ?. Waris Dirie became a famous model. She says this female circumcision takes place even in USA among the Somalians. (female genital mutilation(FGM). if you can get hold of the book, worth reading. But this is worse, fight for knowledge too. I must watch the movie. Thanks My dearest Richard Lamoureux June 26, 2013 at 8:37 PM Your welcome and thanks for adding your voice.

Debbie Duncan June 25, 2013 at 3:50 PM This is a nice poem about females ;},,,, thank you for liking my Pitch Perfect Dreams ;} Richard Lamoureux June 26, 2013 at 6:25 AM Thanks Debbie

Kash Poet June 25, 2013 at 12:42 PM a GREAT poem here Richard!Enjoyed the read.Thanks for visiting my poem page. Richard Lamoureux June 26, 2013 at 6:25 AM My pleasure Kash

Monterey Sirak June 25, 2013 at 7:59 AM Oh my goodness! Incredible poem. It embodies power. It made me want to stand up and cheer. Richard Lamoureux June 25, 2013 at 8:19 AM Aw thanks Monterey, your comment has put a smile on my face.

Poet Tacito June 25, 2013 at 7:17 AM Fantastic. Such a necessary piece!!!! Fly. High. Richard Lamoureux June 25, 2013 at 7:28 AM Thanks again drake

Shadow Hamilton June 25, 2013 at 5:45 AM Richard this moved me a most masterful pen Shadow x smiles Richard Lamoureux June 25, 2013 at 6:42 AM Thanks Shadow, so glad you read it.

Eileen Manassian June 25, 2013 at 2:23 AM Liberation for women! WOW! Not only n the area of education...there are so many misconceptions. Do you know that in some of the countries in the Middle East Female Genital Mutilation is still practiced? The reason behind it? Woman are not supposed to enjoy sex and so....the female version of circumcision is performed...except..the reason is only to calm the woman's sexual need for stimulation and pleasure. Sorry to bring it up...but women need liberation from a great many things! Eileen Manassian June 25, 2013 at 7:02 PM :) Thank goodness, Richard.... :) Thank goodness. You know how I feel about your work..... Richard Lamoureux June 25, 2013 at 8:25 AM I took no offence and did not consider your comment aggressive. I think all parts of the message need to get out. My comment back was merely part of the greater conversation. I like that you have something to add. That is one of the things I most appreciate about you. Eileen Manassian June 25, 2013 at 6:48 AM Oh dear....Richard...I did not mean that in an aggressive way AT ALL! This is a fantastic write...Of course...if women receive the education they need, they will be empowered to stop many of the practices that degrade them. I do applaud you...and this lovely write. Hope you have a great morning. Richard Lamoureux June 25, 2013 at 6:37 AM Yes I am aware of this horrible practice. Still we must start somewhere. Education is not a bad place to start.

Andrea Dietrich June 25, 2013 at 12:37 AM wow, I love how you did this. Just the other day I saw that 30 or 40 percent of women in the world are living with domestic abuse. it is so sad for me to think of this. I hope an uprising can occur. Boy is it needful!!! Richard Lamoureux June 25, 2013 at 6:41 AM Women are referred to as the weaker sex but when you consider what women have endured over centuries there can be no doubt they have great strength and resilience. Men who abuse women at the weaker ones.

Richard Lamoureux June 24, 2013 at 8:34 PM When we grow up in North America we take things like education for granted. Thanks for your kind comment. Richard Lamoureux June 24, 2013 at 8:49 PM Oops I had meant to attach this comment too your message Karen. Look up *lol*

Karen Anglesey June 24, 2013 at 8:22 PM Richard, wow ... I can see why you were so inspired to write this. Your awareness will hopefully point many in a direction of taking action... this really rocks my senses :)

Heather Ober June 24, 2013 at 9:12 AM Oh my, this one is powerful! "I rise from the pit of ignorance" - I love that line. And that bit about the veil? That gave me shivers! To answer your question, I'm in Ottawa :) Heather Ober June 25, 2013 at 7:03 AM I have never been to BC! I've been to all of the eastern provinces, but I would love to get out west at some point - and I want to see the territories too. I think there's a cross-country road trip in my future haha :) Richard Lamoureux June 24, 2013 at 8:12 PM I am originally from a small northern town called Kirkland Lake. I now live in Kelowna British Columbia. I just love it out here in the west.

John Posey June 24, 2013 at 8:46 AM Richard, it matters not from where the inspiration comes.... When the battle nears, I want you on my side..... Great work.... Jake Richard Lamoureux June 24, 2013 at 9:03 AM Thanks Jake, I will happily stand with you.