Barbara Barry-Nishanian Poet Rhyme

Lives No Longer Fragmented

LIVES NO LONGER FRAGMENTED

Their lives in fragments, no longer,
they've left, "Valley of Shame".
They're no longer "Nobody," 
they're somebody ... with a name.

They're a composite of females,
complexions of all hues.
Variety of nationalities,
"entitled" ... paid their dues.

Don't assume women illiterate,
or of a lower class.
That they are "ladies of the street",
or girls ... living too fast.

Don't assume and don't imagine,
worst lifestyles, daily see.
These are ordinary females,
ladies ... like you and me.

Framented by something in life,
heart and essence erased.
In past, saw themselves invisible,
no soul, no heart ... no face.



September 17, 2020

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Kim Rodrigues November 8, 2020 at 8:48 PM Nicely said. Barbara Barry-Nishanian November 8, 2020 at 8:50 PM Hi Kim, thanks for reading really appreciate your visit.

Gail Debole November 8, 2020 at 5:51 PM Barbara, Deeply insightful poetry that is very easy to read, but makes one think. Perhaps, the future will be better as long as we don't forget what the past has taught us. - Gail Barbara Barry-Nishanian November 8, 2020 at 8:32 PM Gail thank you for commenting on my newest writings. I especially appreciate mentioning an easy read. I wish you and I could come up with a term for my simple style and not call it poetry...Thank you for encouraging me on my return.

Silent One November 5, 2020 at 2:56 AM You are right and it is sad when any minority is oppressed, nice to see you writing and posting.. Barbara Barry-Nishanian November 5, 2020 at 7:37 PM Thank you for noticing I've been away, didn't realize had been so long. Will visit you soon. Thanks for finding me again, appreciate your comments always!