Lying on the floor
Wounded, naked and numb
You called me
A slut
A bitch
A whore
And a cunt
Asked me to play by your rules
Or fuck back off to where I came from.
Close on the heels of the chase
You smirk, “Too easy a prey!”
Go ahead, my dear
Deem me a slut,
Shame me as much as you want
My choices and associations
Are none of your desire.
My life—I own it
Write it and live it.
Does my direct gaze dent your pride?
Does my loud voice rattle your core?
“Too opinionated!”, you cry.
I’d rather be a bitch
And stir a revolution
Than keep my gaze,
My tone down
Coz’ down is where doormats belong
Not me, not any of my sisters.
Don’t you dare brandish me a whore,
Nip me in the bud
Dim my shine
Or force me to cater to your calling.
For like a rose that blooms,
My curves will freely roam
And sway rapturously in the air
To the heart’s fullest desire.
My cunt’s not a curse
To thwart its life inside the cocooned womb
My cunt’s not the cross
To exorcise me
Out of my maternal and marital home
My cunt’s a fountain of hope for humankind
Let it flow naturally
Bleed equitably
Breaking glasses, ceilings, and ill-fate.
Call me
A slut
A bitch
A whore
A cunt
I’m all of this
And so much more
A Pishachini aroused
From the sacred Puja ashes.
Strong one Tina. You speak words for millions of women.
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This is a great poem that you wrote with strong words. Keep doing great and standing up for women.
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now this is my kind of just loved reading it ty for sharing 🙂
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So powerful, loved it, Tina.
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So powerful and so subtle… Loved every bit of it… Gave me goosebumps..
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You know what
You nailed it
I have soft corner for poems
And you just blow my mind
Loved it
Truly
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Thats such a intriguing poem.#millennialscribbler #myfriendalexa
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Wow. A strong message given through this poem of yours. I really loved it.
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This was so deep yet subtle.. so powerful words. Loved it.
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What a power-packed poem! It was simple, crisp and bang on… loved every phrase of it. keep writing Tina. the more i am reading, the more i am falling in love with u. More power to ur pen.
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What made you write it ? I am sick of this feeling of being looked down by many people. But sadly most of the times people giving me a hard time and bad time are other women. Did you think of that too? I want to know more. Coincidentally I am reading it just when the Durga Pooja season is about to start. I could see a glimpse these of the fierce goddess. #damurureads #myfriendalexa
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Wonderful poem. Right, My choices and associations
None of your business.
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Beautifully written poem. Reminds me of one of my fac songs Bitch by Meredith Brooks 🙂
#myepicareads #MyFriendAlexa
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Just wow. 😍
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Powerful! Very well-written.
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There is such a thin line between a independent thinker and a feminist. You have woven the the words so boldly and beautifully while maintaining a beautiful balance. Give yourself a pat on the back as you have resonated the thoughts and feelings of almost every woman alive…Keep writing babe! You are awesome! #MyFriendAlexa #DiaryOfAnInsaneWriter
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Empowering words! It is encouraging women to fight against injustice and rise to fly high.
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Super strong words. It was simply beautiful and powerful. Great going..
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