by Dmitriy Kokarev | |
Published on: Mar 30, 2005 | |
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Type: Poetry | |
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Step into their world See their lives ruined, shattered and left to rust Since the early days and up until today Mere objects of possession in the hands of men Another trophy on their wall of insecurity and doubt A vase on display filled with what they think is suitable and right The lower sex through eyes of some A weaker body and unequal mind In this world that man created Is there a place for them? A place where they will be heard and not just seen Should they remain what they are now Mere silhouettes that dwell in solitude deep within the corridors of inferiority and shame? And through the years They were tried on A perfect fit One size fits all Treated as an object of desire and lust No acceptance, no respect Under the cross or crest Behind the white or black The same idea, different place Take a look all around you And the picture remains the same Same action of neglect Same inequality same result With lack of education Lack of possibility to express all that's beneath the skin Behind the eyes A world of betrayal Locked behind walls and doors Inside mental prisons run with pride And everyday another scar Another scab that's peeled Another victim falls into the trap Into the whole in which they'll rot The time has come For all to stand and raise their hands To stop this act Open up to what's around Don't just blindly agree Don't become what they expect you to Fight for acceptance, for respect and pride Your rights to which by birth you are entitled So take this moment and reflect Spread the word Help us change this world « return. |