Patricia Cresswell Poet Free verse

If Women

If Women

If the earth floats through the universe
borne on the back of a giant tortoise
it surely must be female
for the ride is smooth and silent
and rarely falters.

if women were the weaker sex
evolution would have stopped
in the warmth of primordial seas
eve would have remained a rib
god would not have had to invent her.

if women were truly the weaker sex
the earth would shriek 
with the accumulation of their pain.

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Jannie Breedt December 1, 2017 at 12:44 AM This is one is one of your best. It takes the breath away. A masterpiece. Patricia Cresswell December 1, 2017 at 6:01 PM Thank you Jannie.

Freddie Robinson Jr. November 4, 2017 at 9:53 AM Very thought-provoking poem, Pat. I agree totally w/John F. A good mental muscle flexing poem. Keep on making us think ... think harder. Aurora bright poetry. Your pen shines again. Love and more love always.

John Fleming November 4, 2017 at 6:59 AM I have to readily agree with you on this one, Patricia. Men might be stronger and more aggressive...but woman are far tougher mentally. Men can learn to be tough (or act it...as most quite often do) woman are born tough! Therein lies the difference. Insightful little poem, Patricia...as always by you. :) john

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart November 3, 2017 at 5:31 AM Oodles to add to the conversation but your pen says it all <3 Patricia Cresswell November 3, 2017 at 11:07 AM I will gladly listen. Thanks sister of the pen.

Pipping Stars November 2, 2017 at 10:50 AM uhm ... the reality of it all is ... there is no weaker sex ... what mind would you burdon ... how many tote sacks have been used ... how much information can you handle ... tell me ... who asks ... who is my mother ... surely not a box father ... nothing ever forgiven from a box ... pretty rocks best friend ... diamond dogs ... or what ... Patricia Cresswell November 2, 2017 at 11:16 AM When I grew up we were considered the weaker sex by all Patriarchy. This poem comes out of that era. Thank you for comment.

Silent One November 2, 2017 at 9:38 AM Women are very powerful, mentally and physically.. not the weaker sex at all.. Well expressed Patricia.. Patricia Cresswell November 2, 2017 at 10:35 AM Silent One I thank you for your comment.

Vijay Pandit November 2, 2017 at 6:50 AM I agree--women are a symbol of strength and all that is good in this world--a unique creative thought! Patricia Cresswell November 2, 2017 at 10:34 AM Thank you Vijay for your most encouraging comment.