Mishthi Sharma

India

Message to Readers

A friend advised me to read 'Little Women'. She said that the character of 'Jo' is her favourite as it is free and vigorous and have that turbulent energy to change the world. But after reading the novel I really fell in love with 'Amy' because of her elegant and tender style, in contrast to Jo's manly ways, which defines femininity more accurately.
What do you think?
Note- No grudges with Jo's fangirls. I love all four of them:)

Why I'm not a strong woman

June 10, 2020

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They advise me to be a strong woman;
but I don’t wanna be.
I could make a difference softly;
why should I be manly?
 
They advise me to be rude with the rude;
but I don’t wanna be.
I could make them gentle with love;
love is what defines me.
 
They advise me to be a fierce warrior;
but I don’t wanna be.
I could end the wars with peace;
let me remain she.
 
They advise me to be aggressive;
but I don’t wanna be.
I just want a life with dignity;
to set my soul free.
 
They advise me to be apathetic;
but I don’t wanna be.
I could make sympathy;
change the pain into glee.
Dedicated to all the 'little women' who want to be 'Amy' instead of 'Jo'; who want to be a feminist without losing their femininity; who want to change the world in their own tender ways.
Why should 'she' be 'he' to make her voice heard?

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15 Comments

  • mia_:)

    Beautiful! I love Little Women! If you want a modern take on it, read Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy. It's a graphic novel! ^u^ I'd say I like Beth and Meg the most. However, I really respect Amy and Jo as well!


    7 months ago

  • thelostave

    I LOVED THIS PIECE! Amazing work!


    8 months ago

  • Samina

    Replying: Thank you so much for your kind words. It really means a lot.:-)


    9 months ago

  • Madelyn (Carolina Girl)

    I really liked this! I loved the women of little women. I need to read the book.


    9 months ago

  • Ree Sethu

    NICE!! And, thanks for the comment! <3


    9 months ago

  • Tushar Mandhan

    You're not kinda singer.........you're a professional........Come on!


    9 months ago

  • Tushar Mandhan

    I must say you are very much like Amy.......Strong....Confident....and determined....


    9 months ago

  • Samina

    Replying: Welcome! I loved talking to you. :-)


    9 months ago

  • Samina

    Replying: Oh, don't worry. This community is very supportive. If any help then ask me.:-). Oh, Tushar gave you the link. I get it.
    Btw I have submitted your review. Hopefully, you get at earliest.


    9 months ago

  • Samina

    Replying: Oh nice to know. You're new here, right? Have you been on other writing websites before.
    Btw I ask too many questions.


    9 months ago

  • Samina

    Replying: I am 9th pass just entered 10th a month ago. I study in CBSE. Which board do you study in? What is your subject?. Oh God I feel you're so elder to me.


    9 months ago

  • doodleninja

    I love every single part of this. You can be tough AND feminine, it's not either/or.
    Personally, Beth is my girl XD, but that whole book is one of my favorites


    9 months ago

  • Anne Blackwood

    I love this piece! I am most like Jo myself, but not in her tomboyishness, so I appreciate what you've done here.


    9 months ago

  • Samina

    Omg, little women is my favorite novel. I loved your thoughts. Well done! Keep it up!
    Replying: Yes I will submit the review by tomorrow. Today I am very busy with school work. Btw which class are you in?


    9 months ago

  • julia.vasyakin

    Yes. that's all ima say. YES


    9 months ago