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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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Date: 6/12/2022 2:03:00 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
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Greg Gaul
Date: 6/12/2022 5:47:00 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.
Date: 6/7/2022 12:50:00 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.................
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Greg Gaul
Date: 6/7/2022 6:01:00 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.

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