No woman can compass despair
As one without a child, husband, family
For we as Travelers proceed
Not in a man’s world, but our own
Unconscious of the Width of Time
Unaware of evolution’s secrets hid in us
To pilot necessity without loving arms…
It is a Crucifixion to be a modern woman
With unequal pay, and duties more –
Breadwinners this time, history affirms
The feminine strength, endurance, beauty more
Than lazy men, so ignorant, so inhuman
Perhaps world, you should be ashamed
To shut out women from management
The true stewards of the Earth, those who care
No woman can compass despair
As pioneers who must strive as would men
In the bodies of women, to suffer more!
Photo Courtesy: http://www.deviantart.com/art/Vector-Woman-411922911
Wuji Seshat 
A tale of truth, spoken beautifully. A theme near and dear to my own heart.
As a man who was raised by women, and quite alienated by men, I found it hard to tackle this topic without a bit of men-bashing (which includes myself at times)…I’ve married a very traditional Asian woman which makes things complicated for my gender role ha
You did a fine job. I do not word as gently as you in any of my topics… Especially this one. LOL
Lol, ah well – it’s so weird how so many women are against feminism though…
It’s funny, I don’t consider myself a feminist. I just want to be treated fairly. I work, I’m educated, I pay taxes, I vote, so why should my opinion be less than a mans? That’s all.
It’s as if the modern woman is afraid of the term. I have no idea why. The new generation are in many ways, more conservative.
Struggle and hardship only makes you stronger, which is probably why women are stronger than we are, i know because my mum is one!
Yeah more adversity, i.e. single Moms, guess they had to be!
I really liked this poem. Most words that end with ism seem to have a negative connotation…of course that is just my opinion. That is why I don’t like the word. I love that you appreciate women and your mom. Thank you for your tribute. =)
Thanks Lisa, I tried…to write something actually contemporary.