I penned this poem down for the 'Gender Equality Week'. Wishing every woman out there a warm, loved filled International Women's Day. Let's work towards making a present where Men & Women both live as equals.
As I sit waiting, for the day to pass
I wonder if I would be heard at all.
Will what I wear matter, when my words fall
Will my gender be a question at all?
I could be somebody's mother, sister, friend or foe
Or I could be just my own.
Will my beauty be questioned, if I use my brains?
Why can't I be both, can you explain?
Will I be worth less, if I sparkle today
Or was I worthless, since the day I spoke for me.
Will you judge me for my openness,
Will I be timid, if I am quiet?
I could be somebody's shoulder, soul, fire or enemy
Or I could be the only one for me.
Why do I fight for my rights, wherever I go?
Why do I explain myself, when my work can show.
Why am I tied & tested, throughout my life?
Why am I in deep waters, why do I fall?
I could be strong, independent, courageous or scared
I can be whatever I wish to be.
But I am judged, "don't move, don't think, don't say"
"Don't question, just listen, a man will decide your worth today"
"Your marriage, your pay, your clothes, your way"
Nothing will be in my hands, not even my birth, they say.
I am judged on the emotions that I display,
"Wipe your tears, my girl!" What will everyone say?
All I am asking for, is a chance today,
Let me be at power, with the world we've made.
Let me make my choices, I am working for it
Let us be ONE, let us begin today.
I give, I take, I grieve, I forgive
I shouldn't bargain , for the way I want to live.
I am somebody's mother, daughter, friend & foe
And I am also, my own.
