Devotional Poetry

Equality Dance

Equality Dance

Veiled in traditions
of ignorance,
she walks barefoot across the stage,
and kneels submissive at stage center.

Empowered,
by macho traditions,
he strides shod across the stage,
and administers
a choreographed beating.

Risen through education,
she asserts her right
as his equal,
proving--
through choreographed motions--
her abilities are innate.

Together
the dance in unity:
the wings of civilization.

Poet's Note: ▼

I wrote this in 151 B.E. It was inspired by a dance I saw at a Baha'i Holy Day celebration.