A poem with deep meaning!

A poem we received from a 15 year-old in Manchester:

'In 1918 a woman spoke out,
She gathered others to protest and shout.
They got the vote and made a stand,
On behalf of women on English land.

Yet in Zambia a woman despairs,
Her daughter can’t learn but nobody cares.
Girls must carry water from miles away,
Only her brothers will attend school today.

And in Manchester a woman quietly cries;
She thinks of lost promises, pain and lies.
This woman was beaten and emotionally hurt,
With all her confidence dragged through dirt.

In Mozambique a woman gives birth,
But people don’t’ view girls with value or worth.
What if someone gave this baby a chance;
Not seen as a burden at first glance?

In Dorset a woman is diagnosed with cancer,
So many questions but not one answer.
Scared and troubled with limited days,
This woman hug s her sister and softly prays.

And, in India a woman is married away,
But she’s a young girl with a baby on the way.
As she is a girl, she has no choice;
No childhood, freedom, control, or voice.

But, in 2012 a woman somewhere knows it’s not right.
So beings working tirelessly, day and night,
To spread the word of their awful strife;
Abused, helpless ands cared for their life.
They’re not statistics and facts, but real lives;
Mothers, friends, daughters and wives.

So, in 2020 ALL women proudly smile;
They know their effort was truly worthwhile.
Worldwide quality is a must,
Our planet is fair, helpful and just.
For generation, Earth will stay fair;
All because one woman did care.

Which woman are you?
For their sake be honest and true.
One to suffer silently in vain,
Or simply watch our world in pain?
One to act as if there’s no problem there,
Or being the one that really does care?'

Comments

  1. How intelligent, understanding and well-versed the poet must be. You might enjoy watching this clip from "Women In The World 2012" event , and more so if u like Meryl Streep and/or Hillary Clinton http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECNQDqMoAjw

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