Bra Poem by GK Talabi

Bra



I am a woman
A free woman
And I don't see the point
What-so-ever
In wearing a bra.

Personally I see it
As a form of harness
A kind of straitjacket
Made for and used
By women only
This isn't fair.

I mean why, why should I
Restrain myself
In this day and age?
Why should I rely on a
Piece of material called a bra
To hold me together?

For the sake of kinky sex
I could wear one,
But to make it a daily routine
No I refuse!

At the stake
I burnt all my brassieres
Including my wonderbra
Declaring my liberation and
My independence
And if any woman
Craves for equality
Let her join me in the
Bra Burning Business.

Thursday, June 16, 2016
Topic(s) of this poem: female,womanhood,women empowerment
POET'S NOTES ABOUT THE POEM
Here is my contribution to the women's liberation movement. Enjoy.
COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Chinedu Dike 17 February 2018

Brave utterances set aside for sober reflection.

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Kelly Kurt 24 July 2016

Good for you, Gainiu. To be forced to do something because it is the norm is an assault on basic freedom

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