Women are more than half our population
without whom we could not procreate
everyone grew from a mother’s womb
or we could not be here today
often we also have sisters, partners
aunties, daughters and nieces
so what has happened to our humanity
that domestic violence, often murder
is so many women’s fate!
Where is the respect?
we are not chattels to be owned
or pawns to be played or controlled
why debate intelligence or strength
without women our world is spent
mothers need to raise less entitled sons
men need to step up and protect!
a massive shift in attitude is vital
as humanity needs respect and value
whether a housewife or career
we really need to endear
hug your mother, child or wife
please don’t cause them more strife
love and cherish them with all your heart
never let anger or violence impart
sure boundaries have shifted
please don’t be insecure or afraid
stand tall and regard all with dignity
know that gentleness makes you stronger
sure we’ve all been hurt and damaged
but look listen learn and grow
for every human bean must surely know
women deserve to be admired and adored
if you witness violence at any level
step up and nip it in the bud
we must love and respect one another
for she may well have been your mother …
inspired by the recent Canadian report on the genocide of indigenous women
and the massive escalation in husband/fathers slaughtering
their entire family in Australia
pics are Lismore street artists wife and daughter
aroused 
Great post, Kate. I totally agree. The street art you chose to illustrate your post is magnificent.
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Bravo! More power to all women, I say!
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we don’t need power, we just need respect 🙂
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This is so relevant, today and tomorrow. Love the message.
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I agree, Kate. I might add, we don’t need empty respect, equal opportunity and equal rights would do.🙂
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they would help hugely Punam but I’m aiming this one at less harm and slaughter … we have a long long way to go before the other half of society will ever allow equality!
We have had plenty of law changes to ensure that in this country but it just means the bigotry is more subtle and way deeper 😦
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Great one 👍🏻 This message needs to passed on to each and every individual
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Wow, and it even rhymes! (Ha! Really, I’m just kidding.)
Your words are well crafted, and are particularly timely, as I’m off to my mother’s house to help her with a few things. “You’re especially affectionate today.”
Hmmm, wonder why…
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I think it needs to start with girls being taught to value and respect themselves because then they would expect nothing less than being valued and respected by others.
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please Marie, the girls are always reprimanded for what they wore, being out late, etc … told ‘they deserved it’?? Please start with male attitudes .. if their fathers and brothers treated them like princesses they’d expect much more!
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So important, so beautiful, and so poignant. It’s sad that in 2019 we still have to emphasize this message. But, thank you for doing so, and for doing it so well. I appreciate you, Kate!
HUGS!!! 🙂
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Yes ❤
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Well said, as always. 😊😊
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Hi dear Kate, sorry I’ve not been in contact. It’s hard to explain, I’ve had a WP problem with a few of my wonderful bloggers that I follow. It’s all happen while I’ve been away and having my computer shut down…. You were unfollowed in my site by WP, and It’s taken a while to get things back to normal…… Anyhow I’m back on track and now following you again… I’m afraid you are not the only one on my site that this has happened too…. It’s been a bit frustrating
I Totally agreed with your poem/article, and I’ve always loved/respected the women in my life, for lots of various reasons I would have hardly survived my life’s ordeals without them all…..xxx
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This is so heartfelt – I have utmost respect for women and I always at awe at their capabilities, which is far beyond us mortal soul can ever imagine – it saddens me to see all the atrocities
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A great poem, Kate, about a most important issue. I did not know there had been an escalation in family murders in Australia. That is awful.
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A beautifuwritten post of a sad truth.
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Thank you for posting to OLN. Domestic violence of any kind is truly tragic.
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There is no place for violence against women(or men) . Well done!
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I have always been a feminist, and as such, I love this post!!!
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Strong and keenly felt write Kate – lovely way to nail your colours the mast so tellingly
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I was appalled that it has taken the labor party so long to expel that union thug who slagged Rosy Batty, and the local situation here is awful.
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Respect for our fellow travelers in this thing called life. What a wonderful solution!
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It shouldn’t be so hard… there is not so much to be envied in the old men’s role… but I think many guys are way to o afraid to find their ways.
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❤ So beautifully stated, my friend. Thank you for your words. Hiy hiy and great respect.
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Great post, preachhh sista❤️ I just read this and it’s amazing!! I found your work beautiful and truly look forward to reading more in the future. I’m in love with your words and the way you expressed your thoughts so easily.
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thanks so much for your kind words!
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I wish everyone could read this!
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me too … you can’t make it go viral can you 😉
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Love!
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