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Because I’m A Woman

Because I’m a woman I do windows.

I never buy colored toilet paper.

I talk…a lot.

Because I’m a woman I appreciate a good hair day.

I love fireflies on a starry night.

I know how to hand launder silk.

Because I’m a woman I feed the dog.

I write letters and sign them with love.
Because life is too short not to.

I like curves better than straight lines.

Because I’m a woman I know how to disassemble a shop-vac.

I tend to apologize too much.

I like making people happy.
As long as they’re easy to please.

Because I’m a woman I hate war.

I find tiny details fascinating.
Especially when they’re about me.

I love Jane Austen, wildflowers and the moon.

Because I’m a woman I write a grocery list.
And sometimes I remember to take it with me.

I like sad songs.

I love the smell of horses and smoke.

Because I’m a woman I like beauty.
Especially in humble things like fungi, stones and toads.

I treasure the little things.

I worry too much.

Because I’m a woman I’ve been paid less on the job than the men I trained.

I recycle.

I love my country and my planet.

Because I’m a woman I hope for the best.

I’ve known a victim of domestic violence.

I vote.

Because I’m a woman I try to see both sides of an issue.

I know women who had illegal abortions.

I strive to live up to my principles.
And don’t always succeed.

And just because I’m a woman the Republican Party thinks they can get my vote by adding a woman to their ticket??

NOT A CHANCE!!

Posted by Margaret · September 9th, 2008

14 Responses to “Because I’m A Woman”

  1. Peg Says:
    September 9th, 2008 at 9:55 am

    Because I’m a woman I can appreciate the time, energy, and talent that went into creating this STUNNING piece of work. YOU GO, GIRL!!!

    Let’s elect candidates who really do understand our issues, and it ain’t the McCain/Palin ticket!

  2. Stephanie Says:
    September 9th, 2008 at 9:57 am

    Amen!

    Steph

  3. Margaret Says:
    September 9th, 2008 at 10:29 am

    Thank you both, my two faithful readers. Your e-mail was sweet, Stephanie.
    And I will GO, Peg! But you know who’ll be driving.
    M

  4. Peg Says:
    September 9th, 2008 at 10:31 am

    You know, the more I think about this, the more it reminds of the wonderful “Ain’t I A Woman” speech of Sojourner Truth, at least in cadence and strength, if not in specifics. Women always make a difference in the world!

  5. jean Says:
    September 9th, 2008 at 10:47 pm

    That was very beautifully written, Margaret.
    And yes – it is true, every word of it.

  6. elaine Says:
    September 10th, 2008 at 7:10 am

    Margaret,
    You are a wonder. As my eyes went over your words your voice entered. I heard you speak and watched your face with smiles and sighs and power. Would that your wisdom could envelope the country.
    In awe, Elaine

  7. Kathryn Says:
    September 11th, 2008 at 1:36 pm

    Margaret,
    what a stunning piece. Thank you.
    If it’s ok with you, this should be forwarded on… to make a stand against
    the impending backwardness.

    you do all us Chix proud.
    Kathryn

  8. Margaret Says:
    September 11th, 2008 at 3:00 pm

    Kathryn,
    I really appreciate your good opinion. Yes, please, Send it where ever you wish.I’m honored by your request.
    Margaret

  9. M. Ellen Says:
    September 13th, 2008 at 8:45 am

    Dear Margaret,

    I believe Jim would love what you have written here, I know that I do, thank you for expressing what needs to be said and done so poetically.
    Now, more than ever, our voices have to be heard over the din of nonsense that has taken hold over our nation. I saw a quote the other day, “Republicans love their country, they just hate half the people in it.”
    I’m wondering where, love thy neighbor went?
    As a woman, I love, I care, I think (for myself thank you very much) and I count.

    M. Ellen

  10. Margaret Says:
    September 13th, 2008 at 12:27 pm

    Thanks, Margie.
    I knew you’d get it, and you did!
    Runs in the family.
    Margaret

  11. Isabella Says:
    September 15th, 2008 at 5:55 pm

    Excellent!

  12. Jim N. Says:
    September 20th, 2008 at 6:41 pm

    Margaret, you’re amazing. I hope this gets passed around. I also love your apple drawing. Our apples down here in Hastings are good this year too, or at least the ones at the farmer’s market.

  13. Margaret Says:
    September 22nd, 2008 at 5:14 am

    Thanks so much, Jim. Those are nice words coming from my fav NPR essayist. If fruit is any indication it seems Mother Nature is gearing up for a rough winter.The Ash trees are heavy with seed clusters and acorns and beechnuts are unusually plentiful. Good news for the deer and turkeys but not so good for our heating bills, I fear.
    Margaret

  14. cowgirl_unlimited23 Says:
    September 22nd, 2008 at 3:59 pm

    i love it!!! you have always been good with words!!! can’t wait to show mom, maybe i can get her to type a few!
    i really like this site thanks for the invite!

    Francine

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