CERT 18. Poem.
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“Bitch, Cow, Whore”
(This poem was wrote after reading about how young Palestinian women are offered work and freedom in Paris, only to end up in brothels to have unprotected sex until they get aids.)
They called her name
She had to go.
She took off her clothes
Lay on the bed,
Three men mounted her
One after another.
There was no love in it,
No one kissed her lips
Or said she had nice breasts,
They did not use condoms
“It would spoil the fun.”
The first one called her a bitch,
The second one called her a cow,
The third one called her a whore.
They pulled her off the bed
To call in the next girl,
She had to have a shower
She may be called again later
As a young Russian girl of 14
Is coughing up blood.
And she had come to France
To start a new life,
The man had promised her
A job in a bar.
“It doesn’t matter that
You do not speak French”
He smiled, “you will pick words up.”
She did, she learnt
That she was a bitch, a cow, a whore.
She was only 17
From a good Islamic family.
They called her name again,
The man wanted to see her,
She was going to go off
With three brothers.
She could not argue,
If she escaped,
They would deport her back home to Palestine,
Where she will be killed
For what she had became,
A bitch, a cow, a whore.
—
Marie St. Denis.
Comments (54)
your words have broken my heart. powrful poem and heartbreaking in its truth.
reality can be so much worse than any nightmare. this was a very respectful and beautiful way to talk about a woman’s tragedy. ~jacki
wow…dark subject too…
…shudder…for the horrors…
That is heartbreaking. And it is going on all over the world, too. What can one do??
That is so horribly sad.
~V
wo. yeah. the world is one vicious place.
that’s awful…(not your poem!)..it’s really sad. btw, r u sure that islamitic is a word? i think islamic family fits better
What terrible things that go on its very sad
“…For the world is more full of weeping that you can understand”~Yeats
What is one to say in the face of such oppression and incomprehensible horrors as are inflicted on humanity by those who dare to call themselves human~
There are no words~
You are a Poet of Depth~Peace~
wow… this really touched me, well wrote… years ago when i first heard that things like these were going on, it broke my heart… it still does, i wish there was something we could do…
~J~
the saddest thing about this is that this kind of thing goes on all around the world……..
wow damn. that really grabbed my lungs, twisted it, then threw it on the ground. that was good.
wow. so sad and so true. couldn’t breathe for a few seconds with that one…
-sarah
Think “Islamic” might be better, my word is more correct but is rather a dated word.
Well, the sun is about the color of the inside of your pineapple!
I have seen news spots on TV here that show the same thing you have–neighbors complaining about overdone outside decorations. Can you imagine what their electric bills are like??
hohoho- I’m not sure I write or paint with an “e-zone” either. That book is so damn sensual, what with the fruit and all. I took the meditation as a literal meditation, and lay down, and focused on this thing called “creative energy.” That’s what the post came out of – when I’m actually “working” I don’t have a body at all. Nothing but me my compulsion and the paint or words… Thanks for so clearly *showing* how I interpreted the exercise and the what I asked of my dear readers, which were two different things. Though, mygod, there are some beautiful entries there. xo
RYC: We all have our different styles…..thanks for the imput you give me on my work.
I like this poem, although it’s quite sad. It’s degrading how those poor women are treated!
I was writing very dark and sad poetry for a long while until someone suggested I write more uplifting things. Hehe, I’m working at it!
Wonderful poem, as usual.
The real world is such a harsh place. So many turn their backs and pretend not to see….you see it all with your writers inquisitiveness and your talent for seeing beyond. I have missed you friend. Visit again soon
nancy
At times the truth can be so painful.
Being 20 minutes to 7:00AM your direction – Good Morning! That was a very sad poem. As an upholder of the Code of Chivalry, I am determined and compelled to carry out the duty of making sure the Women in my life suffer never. Your writing styles are never going to receive all the credit you are truly due. Meaning you’re that damn good. Through Eternity, I’ll defend anyone whom can’t fully defend themselves. I do hope you’re feeling better.
BTW: The Sarahs said I suck because I (so to speak
)favor you over them! LOL!!!! You probably bought or made those biscuits they had stashed in that tin, so you didn’t steal them! LOL!!! I totally love the comments you leave me! You’re so cool (understatement of the century)!
Will read your Internet novel in a little bit, and do as you requested; gladly. Take care, Lord Citrus Fruit!!!
Those poor people such this woman have reached the bottom of the despair . What does humaneness become ? And I agree also with maureenrose above .
Your poem is a true cry .
In friendship Michel
Wow – Very strong poem…
Also RYC I think i am under Rochester council – they are imbeciles… I will know more later
You have touched a very shameful and painful point. Not only Palestianen or Muslin but women for all over the world are been traded in this way, promiseng them a job a good life and them …..your poem.We should .
Thanks for writing it.
My blog was about a budgie , Piccolo, a talking Badge and a part of the universe like us. He died yesterday.
your words are sharpe as always, piercing my heart to wilt as my mind wonders of the saddness of lies told to spoil dreams, if your poem was out to shake me, know that it has, but then again your words always find a way to sway us =)
p.s sorry for not being around but i will be going home soon so plans are being made and what not, but i am keeping to what you said =)
SIGH.
p o i g n a n t .
Palestianen women will eventually fight back and win!
Gah, as much as I would like to say that I don’t have respect for people who are in that profession, I pity those who are in it by force and lack of options. I would rather say I might as well die than live without self-esteem but that’s so easy to say considering I’m not the one in their place.
Sad.
-Saint-
We need to know about these things. Life is not always peaches and cream, is it?
omg….
ryc: Certificate in Social Sciences; see http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/bin/p12.dll?C01DD100_12_0
Wow, that is really powerful. Sad that it really happens, that it exists. What a brilliant but awful poem.
Yes it is a rotten world, I think soon it will come to an end such hatefulness everywhere one looks or reads. How it hasn’t all gone up in one big bang already ,amazes me ,such cruelty every where all over this world. Cheers Marj
wonderful poem! But it was quite sad. I never knew that was going on but I am not suprised. There are so many heartless people out here in this world. All she wanted was an opportunity!
ahhh humans, can’t live with them, can’t live without them
Oh, reality is so hard.
The line that affected me most was: There was no love in it.
Stark.
Sweet lord – this poem is so surreal but yet real!! Sad, definitely, btu it tells of what happens everywhere. SOmetimes people just don’t care about the whore because all they appear to be is cheap – you have somehow went deeper about their background and who they truly are as a person. Well done.
Pls have a great week ahead!
tears…Sassy
Jim
How sad!
I haven’t been by your site in awhile. How are you doing?
This is one of the most powerful poems I’ve read. Terry, you truely have outdone yourself.
Peace.
Powerful piece!!!
I LIKE this one…very dignified, gets right to the point. And that’s horrible about the women. I’d rather have them working in my kitchen without rubber gloves.
This poem is creepy. Very effective. Your verb tense at the end is incorrect. It should be “they would deport her.” You need a conditional verb since you said IF rather than THAT.
Very sobbering stuff Terry.
The Realisms of the International Prostitution ring
‘Tis me … here to drive you … sane! LOL!
Oh my gosh realtiy really sucks sometimes , what have we really go to bitch about?
It is difficult being a woman.
very good, very sad, very unfair, unfortunatley probably true..
I’d love to see you haikus on the dailyhaiku. Would be much fun. As for your poems. Like always … EXCELLENT! Especially the first one. But, then … well you know what appeals to me …
As for the French being show-offs. Oh yes! Bara is quite the showman. Always bragging. I am almost thinking of going by myself … LOL!
*quietly crying*
Continue on le grande writings – they’re always very inspirational and insightful ….
Wishing you a MerryChristmas / HappyHanukkah …. and a lovely holiday season …