You dressed me
Something inappropriate
Embellished and styled
In an elaborate manner
With a hole in my bosom
And in between my thighs
Unbecoming of a fine lady.
I was subject
To mockery
On account of what you clothed me
People walked with outstretched necks
And spit
Whenever they see me.
Honor is a right
It attaches to the core of my being
Akin to right of life
It gives breath to life
It signifies
The very soul of me.
It is my absolute right
To defend
And fight for it
To the very end
For me
And for my family.
Copyright 2017, Rose Marie Juan- Austin, All Rights Reserved
A candid reflection of your own voice is brilliantly reflected in this beautiful poem! ....Honor is a right It attaches to the core of my being.....Thanks Rose for sharing.....10
Everyone has a right to live with honor, a touching poem regarding one who has been denied of this right.
You have correctly depicted your right to fight yo assort your right and honour madam.superb write.
Self-honor is the first thing we must defend in our life. Beautiful striking analogy you employ there to bring out your message. Excellent write 10+
I always admire your ebullient poetic expression which is utterly different from any other PH poets! This magnificent poem is just an example...I derive great pleasure reading this wonderful poem again and again to my utmost satisfaction! Stay blessed!
Honour, a lovely piece, forthright and frank. And I liked what Robert Murray Smith said: Honour is the integrity of being.
Honor is a right/It attaches to the core of my being/Akin to right of life/It gives breath to life/It signifies The very soul of me.....self respect and admiration is the essence of a good human being! Extremely well penned...10
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
Women should be honoured. Honour is their absolute right. They ought not be compelled to mockery. A brilliant poem presented astutely.10
So glad that it is to your liking, Kumarmani. Thank you for your time and visit.