Art work by Chiara Fersinis
I have lived in your shadow so long
You have taken much from me
My soul, my being, my heart
You have left me shaking and irresolute.
But enough is enough; no more can you call me
‘Stupid, dumb, irrational, ignorant,
You’re a woman so what would you know
Get back where you belong.’
I have seen through your poison
Your barbs will no longer take hold
I am a woman to be reckoned with
Preparing myself for my greatest battle.
Do not be confused by this new me
I am no painted maypole, no Jezebel,
What you will see is the real me, liberated
Set free from your yoke of oppression.
I am a woman of means, of purpose
I will rise above your world of pettiness
I will be used nor abused any longer
For my sights are on a higher target.
You will not stop me; I will not be broken
You will not reduce me again to a cowering mess,
I will stand up as never before
Call you for what you really are, nothing!
I know you will doubt my resolve
Ridicule my intention as silly woman’s talk.
In the weeks to come, you will settle again
Into your lonely pathetic life.
The pitiful human you are, I leave behind
To wallow in the mire of your own existence
While I rise triumphant, my colours raised
The resilient woman you feared I would become.
Written for: http://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2014/05/13/photo-challenge-8-war-paint/
Morpethroad 
Oh wow Michael this is a powerful and liberating poem love it! Very deep emotional piece you’ve done well channeling the female heroine
Thank you Yves you gave me a great prompt to work with. So thanks for that.
It is my pleasure XD
Love this! There is such a power in these beautiful words and you portray emotions with so much sensitivity. Wonderful!!! *smile*
Thanks CC I appreciate your comments.
From the feminine perspective, gaining power back against the ridicule of man. I am intrigued how each person sees a different story in a pic. Well done Michael.
Thanks Jenny I imagine there will be a range of takes on this image.
Most definitely and you are welcome.
Love this declaration of war! What a woman she is someone I’d love to meet!
Thanks Georgia she is a woman to be admired that is for sure.
Yes she is!
Wow what an intense battle cry! Love it.
Thanks Melanie, appreciate you reading.
So wonderful when someone sees their true worth & breaks free from one that abuses or belittles them.
Thanks RoSy, it is empowering is what it is.
Now this spoke to me Michael! Powerful and well spoken. Very good, I really enjoyed the voice in this one.
Thank you Jackie, she has a strong and very powerful resolve.
Oh my, Michael, you did it again. Taking the voice of a woman with conviction…so empowering.
Thank you Oliana, it needed to be said.
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