Brummet's Conscious Blog

 -- Poetry --  Occasionally, I like to share excerpts from our published books of poetry. Today I'd like to share 2 from the Rhythm and Rhyme book: Rhythm & Rhyme: http://brummet.ca/store.html I chose this first poem based on a recent interview where the host and I were discussing the tendency for women to refer to themselves as "just" this or that. I wrote this poem tongue in cheek but with a powerful message.  Women - Know Your Place Women - know your place! How DARE you go beyond Where you are MEANT to be? It is NOT your place  To feel criticized or downsized Or set standards no other can meet. It is NOT your place To fulfill your mother's dream Or your father's expectation. It is NOT your place  To meet the ideals set by the masses Or to reach without your "Self".  You are NOT "only" wives You are parnters, supporters You are friends and lovers. You are NOT "only" mothers You are educators, n...