On the subject of pants.....a poem?

Excellent, just excellent expression here.

In Phoenix, a 9 year old Lybian girl was raped in a shed by 4 boys, ranging in ages from 9 to 14. Her father said she shamed the family and did not want her back. (He denies it now.) From this example to your link....we women need a voice such as yours.

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When in Rome (or Sudan) ...

These archaic laws ... I mean, I respect the religion, I really do, but these people take it too far. In Christianity women were not allowed to wear pants either or have their hair cut too short. But evolution has taken place in reference to the Bible and in what is allowed in public.

I have a huge problem with countries which are run by a religion. America is run by Christian morals.

On the other hand, reading things like this makes me feel bad for being un-patriotic.

And I've gained a new hero.

And your poem does justice to the plight of these women, trapped in a fundamentalist male religious regime. I just hope it doesn't add fuel to the fire of anti-Muslim sentiment. Because that is not what Islam is about.

I read this twice. The way you layer longer story-related prose is admirable, and something I have much trouble with. You make it seem effortless, natural, but all of us who write know the opposite is true. I often measure the effectiveness of a piece by the number of TD's........Jealousy rears it's green head. Kudos to you, Mr Carney.

I had once heard - that their women are forced to wear clothing - that will not "upset" the men (I guess - the term "lust" was used). So - rather than the men - controlling their passions - their women must pay the price. Isn't this the place - that "mutilates" the female. How dare the woman - for making a man - feel "under her spell" ♥

http://www.bible-art.info/wpe7B1.jpg

Well this is a good poem, but it is told from our cultural perspective, so it might not make print if sent to the paper she works for.

It is encouraging to see women in oppressive cultures demanding more rights and equality.

But it is not my place to demand it on their behalf.

Viva la revolution!

You GO, girl!

I will not hide in the shadows,

I alone know my pain

My wounds are deep, yet I will not hide them beneath a veil of shame.

Unjust, slanted rules will not force my heart to break

Continuing ignorance may rip my soul and set it free

I would never submit to their laws. I would take the lashes. She shouldn't have to but I certainly admire her. This sounds calm but I am furious.

Your voice, your strength, make me proud.x.

Your voice speaks for millions! Excellent write!

The poem is not useless without the link.

The link does show us your Inspiration.

1st line: where -->wear

Very powerful!

This is what I've been wanting to hear from you! I stand with you and so do thousands.

The Goddess lives!