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It is not a new concept
Blaming the woman for everything
The queen is the scapegoat
For protecting the king
Dear woman, please don't worry
You are magic, you know it
Don't listen to the voices
Coming out of that patriarchal pit
They are down there for a reason
With time, hopefully, they'll get mute
You pave your own way
Walk ahead, carve your route
Be bold, be ambitious
Laugh as loud as you want
Enjoy life the way it's meant to be
Don't let the societal whispers haunt
Wear those high heels with pride
Paint your lips the brightest red
Ignore the looks coming your way
What they fear is what they dread
Be fierce, love openly
Man or woman, your choice
Feel free to not seek a partner too
With yourself, learn to rejoice
Celebrate your skin everyday
There is beauty in every shade
Let them talk, bark or try to bite
Of their tall egos, don't be afraid
A confident woman is a witch
That's all they know to say
They'll hunt you for everything you are
Be prepared for it's your turn to play
They think you are the seductress
In whatever battle this seems to be
Show them the warrior you truly are
Hit them hard, sting like a bee
Aim for their heart, let it bleed
They'll always remember your name
They think that they are playing you
But darling, you created the game
Without you, they wouldn't be here
The giver of life, they've forgotten
This goes more deeper than we thought
Vile thoughts, acrid and rotten
In the name of patriarchy
Let the witch hunt continue
From the ashes of our burnt sisters
Will emerge a world brand new
It makes me super angry that women are blamed for everything. It's as if grown men cannot take their Independent decisions. Will this mindset ever change?
ReplyDeleteI don't think it will ever :(
DeleteCouldn't have said it better even if I tried. Thank You for writing this.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Naba.
DeleteSo relevant! Well written.
ReplyDeleteI’m proud to be a woman. Of course, people love to blame women for everything but who cares. This is a beautiful poem, Soumya!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Vinitha.
DeleteWhat a rockstar you are - this is just stunning Soumya!! Thank you for writing such a kick ass poem on womaniya XOXO
ReplyDeleteThank you, babe! <3
Deletewhat a stunning and powerful write. You are a total Queen!! So much energy in your words. We need this.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Raj! <3
DeleteTruly well versed! It's the truth. Even women don't blink twice before blaming another women. I have unfriended so many!
ReplyDeleteIt is mostly women who aid patriarchy. Can't deny that.
DeleteIt is quite obvious that women are an easy target . But as you point out we have to stand up and show the witch hunters that we can overcome
ReplyDeleteYes, women need to stand up for each other instead of pointing fingers at each other.
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