Feminists, Dreamers, Hopeful - call them
whatever you wish to call them,
Every feminist dreams of a
one-in-a-million, a gem,
Men and women, we are all equal,
In every way,
Now all we need is a leader, someone
peaceful,
I wish for a leader whose actions don't
ricochet,
Someone who will understand and
appreciate,
That every woman deserves a chance.
IT IS OK
It is OK
to feel the way you are,
The way
they tell you to stop and smile,
They say
it might just make up for your lack of style,
It keeps
you always wishing on a star.
I can
hear your struggles through your voice,
The way
you believe insults vulnerably,
The way
you are so self-judgemental about things that aren't your choice,
The way
you can stand how others hurt you so comfortably.
You
don't have to abide by society's rules,
About
how you must sit still and be pretty,
While
they all fight for you, showing you off as if you are the crown's jewels,
Stroking
you as if you are some sort of kitty.
I am
here for you,
I will
protect you from sexism and all that it can be,
I will
be there when they try to bid you adieu,
For I am
a feminist and equality is all I plea.
Riya Hemant is a 12-year old, writing
poetry since the age of six. Her poems have been published in various
international poetry anthologies notably Amaravati Poetic Prism 2015,
2016, 2017 and 2018, ‘Efflorescence’ of Chennai Poets’ Circle and ‘The Current’
edited by poet Seena Sreevalson. Her poem ‘Bullet’s Hole’ received commendation
from the Mayor of Harrow, UK and she was invited to read this poem at the
Harrow Memorial Day on 11 November, 2018, before the Hon’ble Mayor and other
dignitaries. Her poems have also been accepted for publication by the
Canada-based Destine Literare and the Seychelles-based SIPAY
literary journals in their forthcoming issues. A student of 7th
grade, Riya loves to read, write and swim, and is also learning the violin.
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