To Feminists and Sexists

by Nicole M. - Gemini

Bleeding once a month
  to possess the possibilty
of harboring life inside our body

Suffering from headaches
  caused by hitting our heads on the
glass ceiling
 so we can cry to get our way

Being subject to words such as
   slut, whore, skank
 which there is no male equivalent
so we can lead men around by a leash
wrapped around their penis
    unless we're gettin raped

 accused of having PMS
everytime we're not flat line
 just so we can show emotion
without being ashamed

 Furious of being called
the weaker sex and coddled to disgrace
  in turn
letting other's fight for us
when we're just too tired
   or preoccupied

Settling for the background
  living in shadows
pulling strings
  and avoiding sun burn

We'll all find our place
   find our way
to surivive
  within the confines
Birth sign: Gemini
Date created: 2002-05-04 13:53:54
Last updated: 2021-03-03 14:46:27
Poem ID: 69510

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