The Bottom Shelf Review

a long leering stair,

muscles made from earth,

an arrow, a bow

an aim straight and narrow,

a leader condemned

to a crown,

a roar cry

that bends the air.

walk strong, walk honored.

a rebellion in the wake.

take their purpose,

let them speak,

a wound upon

my shoulder.

deep rivers of red

a broken cry

demanding all I am,

a bloody arm to cease

the battle.

Their day complete,

Equality met.

And I prove my point.

It’s never-ending

a woman’s cry

another obsolete defeat.

I fought for the cause,

And now,

marriage and dishes.