I was ashamed.
When they plucked at my hair and told me
To sit on their lap
I knew
Something was not right.
I was shamed.
Was I too pretty,
Was I too bright?
I always thought “average”.
Was the word
That fit me right.
But I was ashamed
And I ran away.
I did not stand up and fight.
So I stand up now
And I stand up all right
When my swears shock your sensibilities
And do not take flight
Are you shamed?
Oh, I know your macho type.
Do you know,
You never were right.
Do you know,
You are what I fight.
For my daughters, my sisters
My friends, even clients
Sometimes.
One such young mother
Came to me tonight.
Abused,
Naked in her plight.
Her eyes glistened with tears
Lips trembled in fright
This is the reason why
This is exactly why.
I am unashamed.
And I fight.
ipsita banerjee 
” when my swears shock your sensibilities!!” loved reading this!!
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All i can say …….really adore u the way u have depicted each words.our society needs women like u.kudos
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Really powerful words. Loved reading the verse. Could feel the emotions so we’ll.
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Very well put! We need to teach our girls and daughters to fight and not hide.
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Amazing one. A powerful verse indeed. Floored by it!
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Thanks!!
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this poetry is so sharp , loved it nice reading it,,
#MyFriendAlexa
#simireads
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Thank you!
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Such a powerful topic you have chosen. every word serves its purpose! Kudos to all-powerful souls..
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Thanks!
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What a powerful poem
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Thank you
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This is deep and brilliant!
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Thank you
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impressive way of writing. #mannreads
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Thanks!
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A message well delivered through your power poetry. We need more boldness in writings to bring about positive change in society.
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Thanks.
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amazing lines. i understand the deep meaning in it. truly real yet shamefull
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Thanks 🙂
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Powerful!
Poetry can project the most delicate sentiments in the most hard hitting ways…
Keep writing…
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Thank you.
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A few words convey a lot- the anguish, pain, tears and rage.. well written Ipsy
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Thanks.
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What could I say more? Mothers and mummy bloggers, make sure you teach your sons too. It would help build a better tomorrow, to reduce the shame.
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Thanks, that’s the message, really at the the end of the day!
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That’s powerful poetry. I hope she continues staying unashamed and emerges a winner in this fight.
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Thank you very much!
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