What changed me as a woman
Well first we may go back
In time, for many years, no even more than that
For women have always been viewed
As the fairer but weaker sex
But there’s moments in time and history,
That we can never forget
In times of segregation, so brutal and so stark
We cannot forget the bravery and strength of Rosa parks
A woman of integrity, who knew to stand her ground
To stand against oppression, now that is quite profound
And what of Joan of Arc, a simple peasant girl
She led the French to Victory, but is known around the world
Faith and determination is what lead her to act
Only to be burned at the stake, convicted of witchcraft
And what of mother Teresa, she cared for the sick and the poor
She took a vow of obedience, when she heard the call
Devoted her life to helping those who were starving and alone
She strived, battled and defeated, and did it largely on her own
Then of course the suffragettes, Pankhurst was the founder
Jailed and released 11 times, but nothing made her flounder
Gutsy women, one and all, they wouldn’t stay repressed
These women and ALL women are equal and certainly not less
So what changed me as a woman, when I’ve been at ‘suppression hands’
Is to rise and stand and fight right back, cos I am equal to any man
So ladies don’t neglect your worth or feel you’re not deserving
Of parity and equality where your value is worth preserving
So yes we are the fairer sex, in many more ways than one
I think the world would be much better if it were equal since time begun
So teach your sons and daughters to respect their fellow humans
Not colour or creed, not gender or status, should determine how to treat us
Take hope and faith, and courage too with fearless and gritty persuasion
To make a stand, to slam inequality down, and banish it to damnation
© Carrie
