Step into their world <br />See their lives ruined, shattered and left to rust <br />Since the early days and up until today <br />Mere objects of possession in the hands of men <br />Another trophy on their wall of insecurity and doubt <br />A vase on display filled with what they think is suitable and right <br /> <br />The lower sex through eyes of some <br />A weaker body and unequal mind <br />In this world that man created <br />Is there a place for them? <br />A place where they will be heard and not just seen <br /> <br />Should they remain what they are now <br />Mere silhouettes that dwell in solitude deep within the corridors of <br />inferiority and shame? <br /> <br />And through the years <br />They were tried on <br />A perfect fit <br />One size fits all <br /> <br />Treated as an object of desire and lust <br />No acceptance, no respect <br />Under the cross or crest <br />Behind the white or black <br />The same idea, different place <br />Take a look all around you <br />And the picture remains the same <br />Same action of neglect <br />Same inequality reflect <br /> <br />With lack of education <br />Lack of possibility to express all that's beneath the skin <br />Behind the eyes <br />A world of betrayal <br />Locked behind walls and doors <br />Inside mental prisons run with pride <br /> <br />And everyday another scar <br />Another scab that's peeled <br />Another victim falls into the trap <br />Into the hole in which they'll rot <br /> <br />The time has come <br />For all to stand and raise their hands <br />To stop this act <br /> <br />Open up to what's around <br />Don't just blindly agree <br />Don't become what they expect you to <br />Fight for acceptance, for respect and pride <br />Your rights to which by birth you are entitled <br /> <br />So take this moment and reflect <br />Spread the word <br />Help us change this world<br /><br />Dmitriy Kokarev<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/silhouettes-of-neglect/
