persona
Consolation Prize | Poetry
Maria Clara by Mary Pauline Santos
As she combs her hair with every stroke so gently, little do they know about her envy.
An immaculate woman, so delicate, so young, is unknowingly tainted with abuse and wrong.
The way she moves filled with modesty, shoves the very idea of her capability.
As she poised walks with such integrity, little do they know about her depravity.
For she was portrayed as the girl so demure. Little do they know of how she can be mature.
Her stance is so beautiful shining with humility renders the ignorance to her vulnerability.
For her life is not portrayed the way it is. Her hidden bruises all have seemed to miss.
She's depicted to show how girls should act and be. But women know better to fight back for the likes of SHE.
Her bright smile that radiates innocence, little do they know about the misogynist's presence.
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