A Haiku Sequence on Abortion
women’s rights are key
abortion should be a choice
pro-democracy
it seems so basic
women’s rights are human rights
yet it confounds some
with their ignorance
invoking their religion
without knowing it
no prohibition
in their so-called Holy Bible
against abortion
the Bible is clear
life begins at the first breath
and not earlier
for what it is worth
the mention of abortion
tells when to do it
it doesn’t matter
the Bible shouldn’t rule us
Constitution does
their hypocrisy
absolutely astounding
without principles
they want to control
typical of the right wing
we want our freedom
when they attack us
we must forcefully fight back
defending ourselves
I clearly recall
various students of mine
had to make a choice
simple accidents
unintended pregnancies
shouldn’t ruin their lives
I’m grateful for them
and grateful for their choices
as I learned from them
we need to expand
women’s self-autonomy
we’re not going back!
rights are contingent
democracy’s a process
please stay vigilant
one party supports
the other one opposes
cast your vote wisely
Roe, Roe, Roe your vote
fiercely to the voting booth
let’s reclaim our rights!
