pains of patriarchy

a poem

By Kayleigh Fraser ✨Published 2 years ago • 1 min read

Crying alone in a mouldy cell,

stripped bare and impoverished, at the

familiar mercy of cruel command,

endowing control over what should

be her own, by dignity, by right.

Prisoner to the hand feeding her,

the mind unknowing whether she is

5, 35 or married again.

To her it's the same relentless pain.

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Excellent work. Looking forward to reading more!

ThatWriterWoman2 years ago
There is a profound pain a woman feels in a patriarchy. I am glad that we are expressing it more. Brilliant work Kayleigh!
Dharrsheena Raja Segarran2 years ago
I wish I found a Genie. Then I can wish you back to the safety of your own home 🥺❤️
Hannah Moore2 years ago
5, 35, or married again - excellent line in a great poem.
Babs Iverson2 years ago
Upsetting!!! Amazingly written!!!💕♥️♥️
Joelle E N2 years ago
Amazing metaphor. Love what u wrote about it being all the same no matter the age. ✨
Jazzy 2 years ago
O I can feel the pain in this :(