Natriarchy

 

While patriarchy focuses

on what men can do

to win

and matriarchy focuses

on what each of us owes

our family

I suggest

we combine these trends

and create a new way.

Patriarchy demands

courage above self preservation

and encourages the feminine

stay in the kitchen

unmentioned unseen

feed the family

care for the provider

speak softly

don't draw attention

to yourself

but women notice things

which need to be addressed

like rape

is not merely a gift

to the hero

rape is the thing

that silently destroys

love and courage

you can't expect

the rapist to nurture

the wounded

he wouldn't understand

how nurture works

it's not weakness

it is the glue between

brother and sister

the blood still in their veins