I wrote my poem I am a Woman in response to the writing prompts from Sadje’s #Whatdoyousee #228, and Reena’s Exploration Challenge#321. Their photo prompts inspired me to think about it being the International Week for Women.
The photo on the left is for Reena’s challenge and the photo on the right is for Sadje’s #WDYS.
The prompts motivated me to write my poem and to sketch myself at a high pressure board meeting.
I am a Woman
I am a woman,
Sometimes I wish I were a man,
They get paid more than I ever can,
They work less than a woman,
And get more cash.
(A woman works harder for less)
If you ask me, the system’s a mess.
Sorry, no time to write more,
I’ve got to dash!
Got to go to the store,
Clean the house,
Wash the dishes,
Catch a mouse,
Pick the kids up from school,
Do the housework,
Make the tea.
Cor!
Is that all I’ve got to do today?
Whoopee!
It’s like a holiday.
~
Lesley Scoble, March 2024
Thank you Sadje and Reena for your inspirational weekly prompts.
Lesley lives in the City of London Square Mile. An artist, actor and sculptor (her first ceramic sculpture won the V&A inspired by… Award). Scenic artist & book illustrator, playwright (her musical play, Rapscallion performed in inner city schools and theatre school); TV dancer; Animator and illustrator for TV production. Set up Pinecone Studios Ltd and IIMSI Ltd drama and filmmaking workshops in London – producing award-winning films made by children.
LesleyScoble.com 
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