Happy baby, excited to join the world
Clueless about what awaits her
She doesn’t understand that there are systems in place and beliefs set
Those that will work against her gender
Its like being born and someone takes charge of your life until the day you die
Thats the fate that awaits Ann
The smile that she holds as a baby
Slowly fades as she grows
Which shouldn’t be the case
As she grows, she ought to blossom
And ride on the adventures that life offers her
Sadly, she might not get a chance to understand what Education is
And if she does, she might pursue a path that they believe suits her best
Not the one that she desires to pursue
She might also be seen as an asset, to be sent off to another man’s life
Without her having any say and what might buffle her is why her brothers aren’t facing the same
Incase she manages to go through school, she might face underpayment and less exposure to opportunities
They believe she’s not qualified, not because of her qualification but because of her gender
These in summary would mean, slow growth, slow development, dreams shuttered and silenced
Voiceless is her only option
Not so good, right?
So let’s make it different for Ann
Just as innocent as she was happy and exicited about life and ready to grow and develop
Let her blossom and guide her through it as she does so
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