Tell a woman
who lives
outside
of your
unconceived
notions
to behave
she will
but only because
every scolding
is a lashing
to her spirit,
every glare
breaks off a piece
of her confidence,
every two-faced comment
destroys
her self respect
until
there is
nothing left
but a shell
who doesn't care
enough
to fight
you.
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It's been a while since I posted a poem that wasn't for a challenge, but I hope you like this one.
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Alexandria Stanwyck
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This is brilliant. And true. We've all been a bit broken by these actions. Great writing. Looking forward to reading more very soon! 👍😊💙👏