Image: Catrin Welz Stein
You have rights
Freedoms to exercise
Stop jumping to his beck and call
He is hardly Godlike.
His proclamations self serving
His actions despicable.
A poor desperate bastard
In need of a good whipping.
I have watched you
You have smarts
Old-fashioned oomph
You need to trust yourself
Believe in the you I see
Desirous, sensual,
A woman of virtue
Of class and station.
Step out just once
Shadows are just that, places to hide
You have more to give than be taken
I stood beside you once
You exuded overwhelming warmth.
I wanted to reach out
Touch you in passing
To let you know I know.
I don’t want to find you in the gutter
Destitute dishevelled
A shadow of your once beautiful self.
Rather a woman of means
Powerful, in charge of destiny
His balls in your hands.
Squeeze a little harder
Watch him play your game.
Written for: http://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2014/10/21/photo-challenge-31-liberty/
Morpethroad 
Oh wow that last line is a powerful visual and I did visualize it lol I love the support and encouragement in this poem. Makes me feel like taking the world head on!
Thank you Yves, great image you chose today. So many possibilities. Yes go take them on.
I thought it was quite beautiful and it got me writing out of my usual comfort zone and experimenting which is good
I love this poem and felt like I was destined to read it … sounds like that little voice inside my head that stimulates me to keep going on … no matter what destiny may serve up. Thanks for writing it!
Thank you Georgia, we all have to realise our value and worth and that we can keep going against whatever adversity comes our way.
Too true and often difficult … loved the reminder in your poem.
Shadows are just that, places to hide
You have more to give than be taken… beautifully encouraging and empowering.
Thank you Debi happy you could connect. I appreciate your comment.
Giving power to those who need it, those last 3 lines a clincher. Stand and be strong females of the world, very positive read Michael.
Thank you Jenny, understanding worth and being act on it are great virtues i think.
Agree 🙂
“I stood beside you once … to let you know I know”
What a powerful image.
Thank you Shawna happy to have you visit and I appreciate your comment.
Women are powerful, they just have to realize how much. Great post Michael.
I agree Jackie, sometimes it is easy to feel downtrodden and worthless, getting up in the face of adversity is what its all about. Thanks for commenting.
Squeeze a little harder
Watch him play your game.
That is right Michael. Powerful assertions! If only the powers that be have the political will to act and provide the impetus. Freedom is now discarded to the back burner and many are suffering! Great thoughts!
Hank
Thanks so much Hank appreciate you dropping by.
Ouf! That one hit home…lovely poem, Michael. It warms my heart when I read such poems written by men. Bless you for being so sensitive.
Hi Oliana, its that female muse of mine, she just takes over and has her say. But I do agree with her.
Just the kind of encouragement I need this week, okay, every week. Thanks for giving it to me.
My pleasure, glad it connected with you. Have a good day.
You have such a special gift Michael – a sensitivity that is so open and honest – and trustworthy.
This is a brilliant piece – as so many have said – truly empowering – in honesty, it felt like you were writing directly to me – although so many can relate; and I felt safe – feel safe – because you may be a world away, but it feels as if you are a light in my life – generous and spirited. Truly, you are a wise and gifted wordsmith 😀
Thanks Pat you are very flattering to me. My female muse takes over and this is what happens along with the stories I have heard and my own life experiences. Enjoy your day/evening.
A balanced man is always a welcomed sight 🙂
Have a great evening/night/day yourself too 🙂
Its 9.30 am Thursday here Pat, beautiful day, sunny, warm, birds are singing, its great to be alive.
A perfect post that happens to fit well with our elections coming up throughout the states.
Women need to take heed to the topics at hand as they rock the vote!