She was forged in this crucible of life
This crucible of grisly pink lies
Told not to question why
That men were right
And she would always be wrong
Taught to know she was less than
Simply because she was a she
She would never be an equal
Not even a reasonable facsimile
Of a man
You see it all goes back to
This origin story
Told by men
Of how woman was created
From man
For man
So therefore could never exist
Without man
And now girls are still taught this
That they need a man to complete them
That they should stand by their man
That they are property
That they should obey
And to be extra sweet
And dripping kindness
To be nurturing
And self-less
To be defined only for what they are
And what they do for others
Daughter
Wife
Mother
She rejected this claustrophobic version of a “life”
That was hammered into her
Since the first pink bonnet
Was placed on her head
Caroline
You say she is haggard
A hag, an old maid
Unwanted by man
And withering away
But you’re wrong
She didn’t find a man
Worthy of her
So she chose not to settle
Because she didn’t need a man
To complete her
And make no mistake
She is not alone
Or lonely
Melissa
You say she is easy
You say she is a slut
A whore
Because she enjoys the company of a man
Or men
Or women
Or anyone who isn’t you
Jealousy does not become you
and you are seeding a storm
That you may not see coming
Till hailstones rain upon you
Just like you spat your ugly words at her
Meghan
You say she is hard
You say she is a bitch
And you wonder what makes her
Gnash her teeth as she rejects
Your unwanted advances
You should be happy it isn’t your flesh
That she peels away as you flounder
And beg for mercy
~Melanie Thomason
2/20/2020
Wordifull 
Very very well written
Thank you so much 🙂
You’re wonderful ❤️
Coming from someone who’s work i admire greatly…that really means a lot.
You are wonderful too 🙂
I feel very much the same my friend and I think the world of your mind and thoughts – long may you have them and share them with us xo
🙂 How lovely. Same to you!
❤️
Oh, WELL DONE, Melanie. VERY WELL DONE. ❤
I’m so glad you like 🙂
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So powerful! I grew up hearing all these things. I’d go so far as to say I was brainwashed with these messages.
I think we all were! I know i was for sure.
Excellently written – the male perspective of your three female studies is disturbingly accurate. Like any form of discrimination these viewpoints should be consigned to History, yet they seem to be perpetuated with as much vigour as ever. Well crafted work.
Thank you, Chris. Sadly, they are living strong!
I like the different perspectives. While there is a slow change in acceptance of gender differences… it is there. It wasn’t in my time. And while for a long time I thought it was a joke I actually knew someone who had gone to college to earn there MRS…. and then because she didn’t like his profession paid for him to go to school for another.
Thanks Jules. Their have been changes AND they are still there. I feel like we are moving backwards right now.
I love this. You’ve got a nice blog,🤗I will turn on notifications so don’t miss your posts.
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Thank you. I will come for a visit 🙂
Thanks so much 😊