Kind Woman, Womankind

Brutes, in name of God, to show their might, fixed laws, that you’d succumb like measly sheep. Womankind, kind woman, rise and fight. Innocents of war with smiles once bright, ravished; tossed like garbage in a heap, angels hovering nigh have you in sight. Faithful brides, for something less than trite, set on fire in their beds as they sleep. Kind woman, womankind, your soul‘s in flight. Girls in huts, legs spread, cry out in fright. A ritual to mutilate cuts deep. Angels from on high do hear your plight. Wives in their own homes (not all is right), beaten, hush their children not to weep. Womankind, kind woman, comes the night. . . . Sisters, don’t be wearied by the blight. For what they sow, God’s told us they shall reap. Angels have prepared you robes of white. Kind woman, womankind, hold tight your light. For the 'TRIBUTE TO WOMEN' Poetry Contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Dom Avatar
July 31, 2016 at 4:07 PM
Andrea - this is a powerful piece. I'm so glad it placed highly in this contest. Soupmail. luv Michael
Marcum Wong Avatar
July 30, 2016 at 12:18 PM
Congratulations on your high placement Andrea. This is so sad because it is true and facing this reality of women suffering must be of consequence to all women and men alike, to put a stop to it. Very moving Andrea and worthy of first place in my eye. 7
Medders Tobechi Avatar
July 29, 2016 at 1:16 PM
You must have campaign for women's voting rights in a another lifetime. You sound like a suffragette. Its an inspirational poem for all women, worldwide. Well penned. Congratulations.
A  Avatar
July 28, 2016 at 8:42 PM
Good one Andrea,, congratulations on your 101 in a row contest win. Luv **SKAT**
Devnath  Avatar
July 28, 2016 at 12:23 PM
Very nice inspiration to women. A great poem my friend. A 7. hugs, cloudy poet
Delaney Avatar
July 28, 2016 at 7:14 AM
A great poem for exposing these cultures that brutalize their women. So heartfelt. Congratulations on your placement. Luv, SuZ
U.D Palawon  Avatar
July 28, 2016 at 12:00 AM
This is great words for women empowerment Andrea. Well done. Congrats on your win. Sunita
A   Avatar
July 27, 2016 at 9:47 PM
Hi Andrea,, Congratulations on your win. Stop by my latest blog "THE REAL ME." Enjoy your win. Always & Forever ~LINDA~
A  Avatar
April 16, 2014 at 5:53 PM
Enjoying this one again Andrea, congrats....SKAT
Nance Avatar
April 16, 2014 at 7:26 AM
Congrats on your win. You wrote a great piece here. It speaks down to the core and makes all the emotions twist.
Torres Avatar
April 15, 2014 at 2:25 PM
deeply felt within my flesh... a real story of womankind... !!! You touched our soul with this wonderful write, Andie!!! well deserved a first rank... CONGRATULATIONS!!!! ^_^
Richards Avatar
April 15, 2014 at 9:23 AM
Wow........this is one I had not seen before....."I AM Woman.....hear me roar!"..... There is such a serious message that stands tall with courage. Women have to speak up, band together, and hold tight the light. Well done.!
Lamoureux Avatar
April 15, 2014 at 8:30 AM
Disturbing and unfortunately many have endured this sad reality. Congratulations on your win Andrea.
Green Avatar
April 15, 2014 at 2:02 AM
Excellent, honest, sad, scary, beautiful. Congrats on your win!
Johnson Avatar
April 15, 2014 at 12:25 AM
Congratulations on your no. 1, It's sad these things still have to change. Joyce
Deschler Avatar
April 14, 2014 at 11:51 PM
Very powerful words that carry a positive message of hope. This is an amazing poem, Andrea! Congratulations on your well deserved win!
Jones Avatar
August 6, 2013 at 5:41 PM
This is an awesome poem Andrea....read it twice ...brings tears....congratulations ...
Haick Avatar
August 5, 2013 at 9:18 PM
Congratulations on a fine win, Andrea! Love, Annalise
May Avatar
August 5, 2013 at 10:04 AM
powerful.....congrats on your win
A  Avatar
August 5, 2013 at 9:57 AM
Andrea, Congratulations!!! ~SKAT~
A   Avatar
August 5, 2013 at 9:09 AM
Andrea, ... Congratulations in Richard's "Girl Rising." contest.... always *LINDA
Undertaker Avatar
August 5, 2013 at 8:28 AM
Andrea its great to see you in revolutionary attire. Great poem,really touches. Its really bad that even in this modern era such atrocities continue. great poem.Congrats or the win (:c Jenish
Lamoureux Avatar
August 5, 2013 at 7:45 AM
Hi Andrea, thanks so much for entering my contest. This is a beautiful piece. I was happy to see your name on my winners list.
Horsman Avatar
May 15, 2012 at 3:11 PM
wonderful poem this, packs a punch, like it. or i just realized it won a contest recently, congrats and well deserved. harry
Williams Avatar
May 9, 2012 at 11:24 AM
Andrea congrats on a super win..David
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