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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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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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