At six, I told the boys “I am Peter Pan”
They wanted me to be Wendy
At ten, I told the boys “I am Han Solo”
They wanted me to be Princess Leia
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I was a fifteen year old feminist
“I’m not your love”
“I’m not called Miss”
I wore big boots
Not white stilettos
I was not a “germ-free adolescent”
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At nineteen, I told the boys “I am going to DJ”
I am noone’s jockey slut
At thirtyfour, I told him “I will not follow you”
And watch my life become a rut
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I am a forty year old feminist
I don’t mind the “love”
But I’m Ms not “Mrs”
I am a mother
A poet, a writer
For womens’ rights I’m still a fighter.
eloquently put… a self fulfilling prophecy….. a female Sam-I-am
Hooray!! I’m a 33 year old feminist, and no man will change me, a poet, a mother a fighter a warrior…but my battle scars are seen in words. Lucy I LOVE YOU!
keep up that fight…it seems you were born for it…even as the roles change…nice one shot and happy womens day…
Yes love the sentiment. The only thing is now that I am a Teacher, the kids call me “Miss” 🙂
Blunt, smile-causing work, with a ‘don’t frak with me’ (in a larger/universal/woman sense of things). Love this.
Wonderfully put!
I fought for years with myself what to jot down in the Miss Mrs Ms boxes. Being single then married it still infuriates me what to tick off. A Mr is a Mr no matter what age, I wish they would just get rid of Miss and Mrs and do the same. Thank God for the women who have/had the courage to fight for us.
An honest piece that pulls no punches, and even throws a few. Great title too.
Love it – something I can relate to, too.
gotta watch what i say…. feisty stuff…with balls! great read..cheers pete
I am a mother
A poet, a writer
For womens’ rights I’m still a fighter…
fabulous word play, you shine, smiles…keep rocking.
🙂
great job, dear lucy. and in your sentiments, I’d stand with you, not as gendered foe but friend and ally 🙂
bummy / monty
Thanks all for such warm, positive comments 🙂
Bravo! 38 and couldn’t relate more, very much enjoyed!
I love it! Good for you–great work
Once a fighter always a fighter.. loved the journey dear friend.. and keep on being what you are.. lovely verse… thanks for sharing…
ॐ नमः शिवाय
Om Namah Shivaya
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Greetings!
Thanks for the lovely contribution to potluck on week 25,
week 26 is open NOW, we treasury your poetry
and welcome you in in your personal convenience…old poems are welcome!
xoxox
I’m with you. In big boots.