Greg Gaul Poet Couplet

Wellborn Woes

A baron's efforts to hold his wealth
only to have it turn on himself.
His estate slips away like water
so sad his firstborn was a daughter.
Which would have likely prevented her
through the norms of primogeniture
to assume a place of prominence
refuting male gender dominance.
But by breaking this sibling pattern
we can tell how well women govern.

Males think they must be our defender
except when it comes down to gender.
Mostly eldest males would inherit
despite if they showed little merit.
Blind bias ran rampant for ages
through Jane Austen's parody pages.
Scattered blood lines inked in a novel
as knights would want his damsels docile.
In past days some sought gender justice
equality should be best for us.









Plans to secure estates and property for male heirs.
20 Lines   Couplet   125 Words  6/5/22

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Paul Callus June 12, 2022 at 2:03 AM The 'problem' you write about so well, is still to be solved in several parts of the world, Greg. But slowly the mentally has been changing. Unfortunately, some will never obtain justice. ~ Regards // paul Greg Gaul June 12, 2022 at 5:47 PM Paul, you obviously see the breadth and implications on gender this issue has put into motion for virtually centuries. Still, few are even conscious of it. Than you for your commentary.

Paula Goldsmith June 7, 2022 at 12:50 PM I enjoyed your story/write. Love your line, "His estate slips away like water." So true in life. People are all about the money/stuff. Have a great/blessed day................. Greg Gaul June 7, 2022 at 6:01 PM Paula, appreciate your comment and visit. This is an old and somewhat hidden anti female gender issue about power and property that has effected many millions. Thank you.