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The Elitist Man

June 7, 2023
By asha_Reardon SILVER, Bainbridge Island, Washington
asha_Reardon SILVER, Bainbridge Island, Washington
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The mansplain

is what it took to condemn her.

his mind and head

Engrossed in hate.

Desperate,

For games.

For dominance.

While we work for free.

Finally,

We made it.

Don’t cry, girl.

Hold it together like he is always watching.

Soon there will be an end to this

Sound.

Can we heal.

the unpaid woman.

Only after offensive, missteps 

Does he return.

GO

Thats the point

We’re powerful

Your “service”

isn’t needed

As you pose as just a “nice guy.”


The author's comments:

This is what my English teacher calls our speak-out poems which are written to advocate a certain topic.


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