Man must open his eyes to woman
See her completely
Hear her as though her voice was his
She too has strength, she too has feelings
Her voice is as valid
Her grievances as justified
She speaks not only for our mothers
And sisters and daughters
But for the part of us that cares for others
As we should care for her
For millennia too long
We have taken our weaknessess out on her
In our insecurity we have held her down
Because of our want of power
Our fear of sharing it
For Millennia too long
The weakest among us
Have held her down
And forced open her legs
Because our lust overpowers us
Or because we are too afraid of to earn her love
As natured intended
Are we man enough to admit
That we must do better by her
That it is up to us to challenge
Those who see her as nothing more than an object?
It is up to us to protect her power to choose
Who she sleeps with
Who she lets touch her
She is more than a body
She is our graceful companion
She is mighty and wise
And has survived her struggles with pride
Are we brave enough to stand in her light?
Are we man enough to be men
Who want women to be women?