she swears aggression
when she just asserts, she is blamed
for being aggressive
a rose by any name smells as sweet
only if you dissolve your identity
underplay other aspects
putrid patriarchy
normalizes mental abuse
fragrance struggles to make itself felt
condescending approach
not forgiven; not forgotten
she swears revenge
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‘…fragrance struggles to make itself felt’ whole poem is so impressive, Reena. Powerful. ‘ When she just asserts…’ ,indeed.
‘a rose by any name smells as sweet
only if you dissolve your identity
underplay other aspects’
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Thank you so much, Indira!
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You write so beautifully.
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Angry piece Reena, it hits with a punch.
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True. Thank you so much, Rob!
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Hell hath no fury
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😂😂
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Wow… so touching ❤️
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Thank you so much!
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We are so in the middle of this right now, still in it.
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I like your use of ‘middle of this’. Thank you so much, PV Cann!
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Very welcome Reena
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A warning indeed… remember a lady having a sign saying “piss me off, pay the price”
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That’s a good feminist line 🤗 Thank you, Bjorn!
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So true. Women are judged in way that men are not.
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Unfortunately so 😡 Thank you, Merril!
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You’re welcome, Reena!
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Very powerful
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Thank you so much!
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You’re most welcome
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Wow… I hope this isn’t based on a story from your life or that of anyone close to you, Reena…
❤
David
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No 😊 Thanks, David!
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