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Merit Born
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Many women have been told that they are not as good as men, that they have to look just so all the time, that they can’t do things for themselves or take care of themselves, that they’re ugly or fat or stupid. They are told their daughters are not as important as our sons. But those are lies. So when I was asked to write a poem for a shelter for women, this poem emerged from my heart.

I am Woman ― Sister, Spouse

Equal Master of my House

Inside, Outside, Merit Born

Crown of Glory not of Thorns

Daughters Equal to our Sons

Worthy, Rightful, Splendid Ones

Free and Able, Gold not Dirt

I have Risen from my Hurt

Soaring Higher every Day

Equal Being, Equal Pay

Joining hands We Claim our Place

Sing our Songs by Heaven’s Grace

 

―EsthersChild, 2004

Patricia Henderson Struntz

 

 

 

 
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 Reviews of "Merit Born"
Reviewed by Miller Caldwell
Reviewed on October 15, 2010
EQUALITY in everything. Equal value to each relationship.Each with his and her part to play makes us fond parents; great grandparents and trusted. Your poem enters that world.
Thanks
Miller
Reviewed by Dark Knight (Reader)
Reviewed on October 6, 2010
your poetry and the passion behind your words is wonderful
Reviewed by Lois Christensen
Reviewed on June 8, 2010
Very well we must hold our own and fight for our cause.
Reviewed by George Carroll
Reviewed on April 25, 2010
Go get em gal
Reviewed by Elisabeth Barstowe
Reviewed on April 25, 2010
So true. Well written!
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