isn’t the chance to become a leader open to everyone?
isn’t independence a basic concept of democracy?
why are you being told to be grateful for the equality you have been granted?
why are you being told to accept things as it is and for how it is?
you were everything you were expected to be,
a cradle of love, kindness, generosity,
and compassion to the world’s next generation of youths.
but what have they done to you?
what honor and grace have they given you?
the power to run a household?
the pocket to keep the finances?
the privilege of feeding the hungry?
isn’t running a home a joint responsibility?
isn’t holding stable finances a common struggle for all humanity?
isn’t feeding the hungry a fundamental human obligation?
why, then, are you told to be contented and quiet?
why are you said to be useless when the finances crumble down?
why are you told to be dumb when the food is not as good as they want?
woman, don’t be fooled by what they said:” you have equal rights, responsibilities, and opportunities to that of a man.”
to be equal is the least you need
and the least you should have.
equity is what you deserve; let the world recognize your worth as an individual, not as what you were expected to be; let the world offer you opportunities and resources exactly how you need them.
let the world see your worth as it is and not as part of the requirement to be somebody’s woman.
Michelle Ayon Navajas (born June 23, 1976) is a Filipino poet, writer, and educator. She is a Best-Selling international Poet known for her books reaching the #1 spot within days of their release. Her 8th poetry book, “I Am In Itself Poetry In The Dark,” went straight to the top of both the best-sellers list and new releases on Amazon on short notice. Her 7th poetry book, “It Ain’t Winning If Without You,” went straight to the best-sellers list on Amazon in less than 24 hours of release by pre-orders alone and eventually became the number Poetry Book on Amazon India on its actual release day, soon after the book rose to the best- sellers list as well in all other Amazon Markets worldwide.
Currently, Michelle holds the title of having 4 books published in a row to have made it to Amazon’s Best-Sellers List ("I Will Love You Forever, Too,” “After Rain Skies, 2nd Edition,” “It Ain’t Winning If Without You,” and “I Am In Itself Poetry In The Dark”) and 3 books on Amazon’s #1Hot New Releases/New Releases ("I Will Love You Forever, Too,” “It Ain’t Winning If Without You,” and “I Am In Itself Poetry In The Dark”.)
Her poetry appeared in several international literary magazines and anthologies such as Spillwords NYC, MasticadoresUsa, and MasticadoresIndia. Her poems “Holding Hands” was voted as Spillwords Publication of the Month for November 2021 and “Love Happens” was voted as Spillwords Publication of the Month for December 2022.
She is also part of the award-winning ensemble of authors in two Poetry Anthologies, that are both Amazon Best-Sellers: Hidden In Childhood and Wounds I Healed.
Graduated with a Master of Education majoring in English in the Philippines (University of San Agustin, Iloilo City). Michelle was a former college professor, teaching literature, speech & oral communication, creative writing, drama, and theatre arts. She is also a graduate of Mass Communications major in Journalism (Centro Escolar University, Manila).
Michelle is active in her writing profession and works as a freelance creative writer.
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And weak men quake when a woman roars. Strong men fear the power of strong women. The reaction is the same – distract, deflect, deny. Women will demand, decry, decide to change the status quo. A man alone cannot create the next generation…
A very Powerful Poem dear Mich… So many have downtrodden the Women of this world.. But Change is coming.. The Feminine is on the rise…
Sending LOVE your way Mich ❤
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Wonderfully articulated, Mich. 🙂
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Thank you so much Kitty🌹
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Women are indeed fooled by poetic glorification of their sacrifices and selflessness. It is time to say that’s not enough.
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I so agree Reena…thank you so much🌹
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Reblogged this on Reena Saxena and commented:
To Be a Woman …. by Michelle Ayon Navajas
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Thank you Reena.🌹
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Beautifully written and expressed Mich. you speak for us all. Bravo.
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Thank you dearly Sadje🌹
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My pleasure dear Mich.
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Beautiful tribute, Mich
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Thank you so much Maria🌹
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age well
do tell
you gave freely
and had no need to
sell yaself short
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And weak men quake when a woman roars. Strong men fear the power of strong women. The reaction is the same – distract, deflect, deny. Women will demand, decry, decide to change the status quo. A man alone cannot create the next generation…
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Absolutely true Val…thank you so much for sharing with us your insights.
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A very Powerful Poem dear Mich… So many have downtrodden the Women of this world.. But Change is coming.. The Feminine is on the rise…
Sending LOVE your way Mich ❤
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Thank you so much Sue..😍😍😍
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Powerful words, Mich! As women, we do have to see ourselves in the fullness of all our abilities and accomplishments and all that offer to this world.
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That is so true Irma…thank you so much🌹❤️
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great poem and line Mich
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“to be equal is the least you need
and the least you should have.”
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Thank you so much Cindy❤️🌹
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You’re so welcome Mich! ❣️
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Agree with the sentiment you expressed ❤️
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Thank you so much Aboli❤️🌹
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