I saw her sitting there
Proud, arrogant
almost
She was the first
women
In our
organisation to given
A high management job
I liked her
She eyed me
suspiciously
Door open to her
office
I walked in and
sat down
To discuss my
problem
The window behind
her
Luckily I didn’t
laugh
I liked her
Ignored chip on
her shoulder
She was clearly
on trial
And had to act
like a man
In this office of
men
As we got down to
business
She relaxed just
a little
I liked her
So gradually she
changed
She would always
greet me
To have a chat
when we met
Even told me
where she lived
And shared the
office gossip
Wonder what happened
to her
I liked her
And the first
among many
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It was hard for women when they rose to positions of power. I think some felt they had to act like men, be tough........she felt your goodness and relaxed. Nice one, Robin.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful a reflection on the day of a woman who made an impression on you.
ReplyDeleteThe repetition you employ works well to frame the story...I imagine that must have been a pretty daunting task for her.
ReplyDeleteI like her transition reflected in your words...
ReplyDeleteHaving to act like a man among men, that says it all. Good thing you were around.
ReplyDeleteSome workplaces are still tough for women, but at least things have gotten better.
ReplyDeleteIt is good to be liked...let's the defences down and allows room for difference and acceptance
ReplyDeleteOlder men still find it difficult taking directions from women. Younger men are more acclimatised to gender merging roles. Having said this there are still too few women operating at the top end.It will be a slow progress.
ReplyDeleteI like your use of repetition in this piece.
ReplyDeleteI thought there will come this tag at the end.."to be contd"...you did it so well, and i was craving for more...Brilliantly done!
ReplyDeleteLovely poem ... and I too wonder what became of her ...
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