O Woman
Free Verse37 total reviews
Comment from Jesse James Doty
Wow, you caught the look in her eyes, the eyes of a young girl not yet ready to be a woman.
This free verse poem captures the angst of a woman bleeding as a young woman and how in every culture the mere fact of her blood defines her womanhood. I think this poem deserves a prize for delivering the reality of blood spilled over wartorn countries where women stay home waiting for their men and forever bleed for their and their men's life!
Thank you for telling it like it is!
Jesse
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2023
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Wow, you caught the look in her eyes, the eyes of a young girl not yet ready to be a woman.
This free verse poem captures the angst of a woman bleeding as a young woman and how in every culture the mere fact of her blood defines her womanhood. I think this poem deserves a prize for delivering the reality of blood spilled over wartorn countries where women stay home waiting for their men and forever bleed for their and their men's life!
Thank you for telling it like it is!
Jesse
Comment Written 13-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2023
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Hello Jesse!! Thank you for an honest and forthright review. I so appreciate you and your thoughts!! Hugs!!
Melissa
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Thanks for the hugs, Melissa!
Comment from Jessica Wheeler
Wow. This was heart wrenching and extremely moving. "The ages are built upon your blood and hope"... Stunning. The photograph adds to your profound words. Excellent free verse, thank you for sharing.
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Jessica
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2023
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Wow. This was heart wrenching and extremely moving. "The ages are built upon your blood and hope"... Stunning. The photograph adds to your profound words. Excellent free verse, thank you for sharing.
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Jessica
Comment Written 13-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2023
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Hello Jessica! Thank you so much for your honest and forthright review! I really appreciate hearing your thoughts on it.
Melissa
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
How men can say the female is the weaker sex, I don't know. They wouldn't last the day out if they were to be given just a fraction of what we endure. This is such a well written free verse poem. I don't normally like unrhymed poems, but some do strike a cord and are very poetical. This is one of them. Well done, and good luck in the contest. :) Sandra xx
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2023
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How men can say the female is the weaker sex, I don't know. They wouldn't last the day out if they were to be given just a fraction of what we endure. This is such a well written free verse poem. I don't normally like unrhymed poems, but some do strike a cord and are very poetical. This is one of them. Well done, and good luck in the contest. :) Sandra xx
Comment Written 13-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2023
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Hello Sandra. Thank you. I have been reading Thomas Wolfe and some of his thoughts inspired me. I appreciate you and your comments... and like you, I do think that women keep humanity moving forward and we have to be strong to do it :). Hugs!
Melissa
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
These young girls grow up fast in this culture and are soon used as rubbing rags, abused and tossed aside when they grow old, your poem is powerful and raw Melissa and your words angered me as these young girls have no protection and are vulnerable to men. A woman's life is hard enough as she holds the family together but in this culture she stands no chance of having a good life, much enjoyed, wish I had a six for you, I always enjoy your work, love Dolly x x x
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2023
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These young girls grow up fast in this culture and are soon used as rubbing rags, abused and tossed aside when they grow old, your poem is powerful and raw Melissa and your words angered me as these young girls have no protection and are vulnerable to men. A woman's life is hard enough as she holds the family together but in this culture she stands no chance of having a good life, much enjoyed, wish I had a six for you, I always enjoy your work, love Dolly x x x
Comment Written 13-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2023
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Thank you Dolly. It is a bit rough/raw... but, it seems it needed to be said. Thanks so much!
Melissa
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It wasn?t a criticism Melissa this is just how it should be presented, it is perfect x x x
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Hey Dolly.... I didn't take it as a criticism. :). Hugs.
M
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Oh good x x x
Comment from Alexandra Trovato
This poem reminded me of my Mother, who passed away, at 85 yrs old, in 2016. She was the strongest person I ever did, or will, know. She was alive at. A time that was not taking women seriously. She knew what was right to do. She raised five children and our Dad was often at seems as a Merchant Marine. I enjoyed this prm. It has a direct message and it is written clearly and boldly. Good work! :))
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2023
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This poem reminded me of my Mother, who passed away, at 85 yrs old, in 2016. She was the strongest person I ever did, or will, know. She was alive at. A time that was not taking women seriously. She knew what was right to do. She raised five children and our Dad was often at seems as a Merchant Marine. I enjoyed this prm. It has a direct message and it is written clearly and boldly. Good work! :))
Comment Written 13-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2023
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Thank you so much, Alexandra. I appreciate your thoughts on it!!
Melissa
Comment from Chrissy710
Hi Melissa Wow what a great post And you have chosen this image which is so powerful and telling. This photo has something a little unnerving in it Her eyes are so penetrating as if she can look into your soul I always feel weird when I see it. But it fits your words perfectly
cheers Chris
Hope all is good with you
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reply by the author on 13-Apr-2023
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Hi Melissa Wow what a great post And you have chosen this image which is so powerful and telling. This photo has something a little unnerving in it Her eyes are so penetrating as if she can look into your soul I always feel weird when I see it. But it fits your words perfectly
cheers Chris
Hope all is good with you
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Comment Written 13-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2023
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Hi there Chris. Thank you!! It truly is an unnerving photo, but captures the timeless theme of womanhood. We are doing well and I hope you are too.
Melissa
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Yes Still here lol
Comment from Ginda Simpson
This was such a haunting photograph, timeless really, and a perfect choice to illustrate your free verse poem. You have written both beautiful and sad commentary on the fate of women everywhere, but particularly in certain cultures. Good luck in the contest.
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reply by the author on 13-Apr-2023
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This was such a haunting photograph, timeless really, and a perfect choice to illustrate your free verse poem. You have written both beautiful and sad commentary on the fate of women everywhere, but particularly in certain cultures. Good luck in the contest.
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Comment Written 13-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2023
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Thank you very much Ginda! I appreciate your thoughts on my FV poem :)
Melissa