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Woman Makes No Apologies
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Woman Makes No Apologies |
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Secret Whisper Member
since 2001-01-25
Posts 298Through the Looking Glass |
No Apologies I'm sorry, but I'm not like the others I don't fawn and figure my worth By how much you think of my earth- Ly beauty or how much skin I can show I'm sorry to say it, but that Barb- Ie image is a barb in woman's side A thorn in her breast, her heart, her smile There's no such thing as an imperfection of defile I'm sorry but I won't hold that Plastic, Brain-dead, underfed wanton as my 'gold standard' Woman is golden, her own soul, an no-one's so bold As to otherwise defy what here I testify I'm sorry but I am not a feminist Though, you will think to argue otherwise But Barbe... she's hollow Beauty Beauty's in my mother's eyes "Why should I live? Why should I do anything? Is there in life any purpose which the inevitable death that awaits me does not undo and destroy?" -- |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
  BRAVO!!! Yes, yes, a woman is always entitled to her own feelings and decisions, it always hurts me to see others try and set a womans destiny before them! (sigh) May you forever follow your dreams and stay true to yourself, sweet friend, we all love you so much, this is wonderful! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Alice, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
I agree!! Besides, Barbie can only bend certain ways..how can she change a tire if she can't get down on her knees??  |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
Barbie would never get down on her knees! This is wonderful. To often women are held to some standard that misses the whole point. Bravo. ThisDiamond |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
OH I must show this to my 14 year old daughter!!! This is perfect! You know, she's at that age...*tisking* Awesome piece! I love it |
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TriXter Member
since 2002-03-20
Posts 112The One |
I agree, people live up to "standerds" too much, i know I do myself  its sad to say but at my age *coff* *coff* 16 *coff* *coff*you constantly have everyone around you judging you how u look or act, that is why im in the gym 4-5 times a week, for myself but for a large portion for other people. And thats 2nd portion shouldnt be there. Good writing |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
"Beauty is in my mother's eyes". How true...James |
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