not only thieves purloin
women too often, so so often
have their dignity stolen from them
their bodies taken beyond recognition
their souls robbed of semblance
the monsters scurrying and creeping away after the ugly deed
running off with women’s futures
instilling fear in them without so much as an ounce of remorse
carrying away women’s shame as trophies
when will the craven grand larceny
of women’s bodies, minds and souls stop
when will the emptying of a woman’s stability cease
when will the brutal destruction foisted upon them end
WHEN???
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I’d like to know when…well stated, dear one.
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Thank you, Lisa! ((hugs))
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This lament is harsh like the ragged sobs of loss….
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Yup, I’m glad I could convey that. Thanks, Val!
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that is a cruel reality
and these facts
must be kept in mind
how do we stop the madness?
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You’d have to teach those monsters to care but how that happens, I don’t know.
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Big question indeed ! Beautiful poem Susi 👍🤝
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Thank you, Srikanth! I appreciate your kind words.
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When will it end, indeed. Beautifully written, Susi
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❤ Thank you, Shweta!
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Strong words which need to be said. Thank you Susi!
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I wish my words could change the situation. Thanks, Ingrid!
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Wow Susi! Can I just say that my emotions (anger) really stirred in me while I was reading this. Fantastic writing!
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Thank you so much for the compliment, Bree! I’m sure my anger matches yours.
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When, indeed! So well said Susi!
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Not in my lifetime, I’m sure. But I do hope future generations can figure it out. Thanks, Sadje!
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I hope so Susi.
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Very true.
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Thank you, Amrita!
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