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ANOTHER FEMINIST POEM



Hello Mr. Man!  
Now I need you to listen carefully to another feminist poem
As a woman I'm going to tell you how strong I am, 
How independent I can be,  
And most of all, how opinionated I assume myself to be 
But not like you normally hear it. 
I am independent enough to know where I'm lacking 
But sometimes I need you to point it out because I forget
Independent enough to get myself what I want, when I want
But I'll still love a little surprise from you... 
It warms my independent little heart 
I'll pin my feet on the ground and say that when the wind comes
Me, myself and I are gonna keep my feet steady
But I want a hype man to tell me I can do it 
I have opinions too, it bruises my ego when you don't let me talk
Oh you don't think I have an ego? Her name's Dora
She's always exploring and trying to find things that are lost or hidden 
She doesn't take no for an answer
But she's always seeking help
Mr. Man,  you know that I need your help 
Beneath this hard surface of strength, hard work and black that don't crack
Lies a buttery heart... I'm your perfect Oreo 
I need you to hold my tongue when I'm out of line 
Encourage me
Pray with and for me in my darkest days 
And love me. 
I am just another feminist, not strong because I can do everything myself
But strong because I can admit that I need your help.

 Par:  Ivy Esera 
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  1. Unknown25 March 2020 at 09:44

    Ivy this is so beautiful, well done girl!

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  2. Unknown25 March 2020 at 09:46

    Wow this is Beautiful Ivy, well done girl!

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  3. Unknown25 March 2020 at 10:26

    Wow.. Wow.. Well done Ivy.
    I love this one especially the part.. I am your perfect Oreo💛

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  4. Wofai Obeten27 March 2020 at 08:17

    Love love love
    This is so beautiful

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  5. Judith Thony Agara27 March 2020 at 12:34

    Ivy is amazing🤗🤗🤗

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  6. Sam Sam27 March 2020 at 15:27

    It's an interesting twist to feminism. You don't get to see this often. I'll keep checking back for more insightful pieces from you, Ivy.

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  7. Kay27 March 2020 at 15:57

    Nice piece

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  8. Caleb John28 March 2020 at 00:54

    Finally, she admits. You need my help woman..

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  9. Sambasy30 March 2020 at 12:01

    I'm sure she didn't call your name o

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  10. Unknown22 April 2020 at 22:12

    This is really one of the amazing things I've read about being a feminist and I'm extremely proud to be one.. Good work girl.

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  11. Anonymous22 September 2020 at 13:13

    Just surprised.
    Didn't know you were a feminist.

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  12. PanamaD21 November 2020 at 13:43

    Wonderful piece

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  13. Unknown27 March 2021 at 18:09

    This is so good and true. I love it.

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  14. Unknown27 May 2021 at 13:33

    God bless your inspiration

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  15. Unknown28 November 2021 at 19:58

    This is nice... No matter how independent we are, we still need somebody..

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  16. the father's daughter7 July 2022 at 09:23

    This is so beautiful

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  17. Anonymous29 August 2022 at 20:00

    Nice piece

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