No one There
when women don't matter26 total reviews
Comment from Rachelle Allen
As much as I love your poem, I love your Author's Notes even more. This is the ESSENCE of how I see you: you speak your peace, always respectfully but with candor, and anyone who's offended, well, that's on them.
This is an excellent poem about the tragic lives of these women who are regarded as possessions - but value-less ones. It's here in this country, as well, of course, just without the burkhas. Women's shelters are full of them.
Excellent read.
xo
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2024
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As much as I love your poem, I love your Author's Notes even more. This is the ESSENCE of how I see you: you speak your peace, always respectfully but with candor, and anyone who's offended, well, that's on them.
This is an excellent poem about the tragic lives of these women who are regarded as possessions - but value-less ones. It's here in this country, as well, of course, just without the burkhas. Women's shelters are full of them.
Excellent read.
xo
Comment Written 01-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2024
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I don't think anyone should apologize for their opinion. As long as you aren't spewing hate or inciting violence towards someone, stand firm in your beliefs. Thank you for this. I forgot I even wrote this. Gretchen
Comment from Rubylou
Wow this piece is so revealing. It has such emption and compassion.
I like the reference to "clothing changed...eyes...downcast."
This struck me.
This opens thoughts as to WHY?
"Bruises...fresh canvas" These are potent words of description.
And finally ...
"... And sees the sun"
Let us pray ...
Rubylou
reply by the author on 03-Jan-2016
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Wow this piece is so revealing. It has such emption and compassion.
I like the reference to "clothing changed...eyes...downcast."
This struck me.
This opens thoughts as to WHY?
"Bruises...fresh canvas" These are potent words of description.
And finally ...
"... And sees the sun"
Let us pray ...
Rubylou
Comment Written 03-Jan-2016
reply by the author on 03-Jan-2016
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Thank you so much for your wonderful review. Gretchen
Comment from TallySally
This is hard-hitting and spot-on. I see such pain in those flat eyes behind the berkas (not sure of spelling). I hope as you do, that the injustice will end.
Your poem is really good.
God bless and all my best for your new year.
Relda
reply by the author on 01-Jan-2016
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This is hard-hitting and spot-on. I see such pain in those flat eyes behind the berkas (not sure of spelling). I hope as you do, that the injustice will end.
Your poem is really good.
God bless and all my best for your new year.
Relda
Comment Written 31-Dec-2015
reply by the author on 01-Jan-2016
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Thank you so much for the wonderful review. Gretchen
Comment from Drew Delaney
Definitely not offensive to me. I am with you. Women are used as sex objects and men often use the word of God to treat women like toys and subjects of obedience to them, their masters. How sad it is!
This is a timely poem speaking for the women under such oppression. Good on you, my friend. May God bring to light the horrors on how oppressed women really are especially in certain parts of the world. You paint the picture well.
Drew
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reply by the author on 01-Jan-2016
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Definitely not offensive to me. I am with you. Women are used as sex objects and men often use the word of God to treat women like toys and subjects of obedience to them, their masters. How sad it is!
This is a timely poem speaking for the women under such oppression. Good on you, my friend. May God bring to light the horrors on how oppressed women really are especially in certain parts of the world. You paint the picture well.
Drew
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Comment Written 29-Dec-2015
reply by the author on 01-Jan-2016
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Thank you so much for the wonderful review. Gretchen
Comment from Liberty Justice
Whoah now that's heavy. Speaking of a tortured woman who is a follower of her master and bows at his every command. Verses dictate she is waiting and plotting to be free one day. liberty justice
reply by the author on 01-Jan-2016
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Whoah now that's heavy. Speaking of a tortured woman who is a follower of her master and bows at his every command. Verses dictate she is waiting and plotting to be free one day. liberty justice
Comment Written 29-Dec-2015
reply by the author on 01-Jan-2016
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Thank you so much for the awesome review. Gretchen
Comment from giraffmang
Hi there,
Yes culture hides a multitude of sins, much like religion. Of course, there are those who believe in this and actively seek it. To each their own.
A finely written, thought provoking piece.
GMG
reply by the author on 01-Jan-2016
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Hi there,
Yes culture hides a multitude of sins, much like religion. Of course, there are those who believe in this and actively seek it. To each their own.
A finely written, thought provoking piece.
GMG
Comment Written 29-Dec-2015
reply by the author on 01-Jan-2016
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Thank you so much for the wonderful review. Gretchen
Comment from Rosalyne
Hi, Gretchen.
This is a strong important poem and well penned. We're so fortunate to live in countries that respect women's rights and freedom. You showed so well another side of existence, not a happy one, but where women are trapped, caged behind clothing and subservient. I really like the way you've ended the poem.
Happy New Year!
Bye
Rosalyne :)
reply by the author on 01-Jan-2016
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Hi, Gretchen.
This is a strong important poem and well penned. We're so fortunate to live in countries that respect women's rights and freedom. You showed so well another side of existence, not a happy one, but where women are trapped, caged behind clothing and subservient. I really like the way you've ended the poem.
Happy New Year!
Bye
Rosalyne :)
Comment Written 29-Dec-2015
reply by the author on 01-Jan-2016
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Thank you so much for the wonderful review. Gretchen
Comment from Louise Michelle
If this offends any (man) then he doesn't belong on Fan Story as far as I'm concerned.
You did a good job with this piece, it's direct and honest and, sadly, oh so true. Hugs, Lou
reply by the author on 28-Dec-2015
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If this offends any (man) then he doesn't belong on Fan Story as far as I'm concerned.
You did a good job with this piece, it's direct and honest and, sadly, oh so true. Hugs, Lou
Comment Written 28-Dec-2015
reply by the author on 28-Dec-2015
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Thank you very much for your kind review. Much appreciated. Gretchen
Comment from barbara.wilkey
Although there are many battered women in the US, most women have it very lucky having in the US compared to many women of Third World nations. Thank you for sharing this and bringing it to light.
reply by the author on 28-Dec-2015
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Although there are many battered women in the US, most women have it very lucky having in the US compared to many women of Third World nations. Thank you for sharing this and bringing it to light.
Comment Written 28-Dec-2015
reply by the author on 28-Dec-2015
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Thank you so much for your wonderful review. Gretchen
Comment from nancy_e_davis
I don't know how those women stand the life they have to live. If they are lucky they have a kind man who truly loves them. Still they are deemed to be less than human.
Well done Gretchen. Happy New Year my friend. Nancy
reply by the author on 28-Dec-2015
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I don't know how those women stand the life they have to live. If they are lucky they have a kind man who truly loves them. Still they are deemed to be less than human.
Well done Gretchen. Happy New Year my friend. Nancy
Comment Written 28-Dec-2015
reply by the author on 28-Dec-2015
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Thank you for the great review. Gretchen
