Hearsay

I was told I am a man,
that I am supposed to be brave,
strong, bold , daring………..
I agreed.
But I can’t help my shivering knees,
when a street dog snarls at me…..

Then I was told I ie. We 
(or do they mean ‘some’ ?)
oppress females.
I didn’t agree.
Worse still, I defended myself.

I was told I am superior,
nearer to God and such and such…
I looked smug.

Then they told me I/we 
(or ‘some’ , as they clarified)
was chauvinistic , communal bigots.
I looked blank.

They tell me stuff
and I listen.

Perhaps I should start speaking……….


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