Image: Jessie Tarbox Beals (here)
America's first female photojournalist c. 1904
an impassioned plea
a determined look in the eyes
never to question
one who had decided to break new grounds
a confident look
clear enough
astute in the challenge
fully equipped
ready to blaze the trail
for other females
being the first was earth-shattering
to the male chauvinist
women had a place in the calling
(55 words)
Kerry at Real Toad's - camera flash 55
Mary at PU's Poetry Pantry #431
I have to smile at the shock of the male chauvinist. I was married to one - until the women's movement began. Lol.
ReplyDeleteTakes one to start and put an end to the male chauvinist crap.
ReplyDeleteAre there still male chauvinist about?
ReplyDeleteGreat verse Hank.
Yvonne.
Oh, yes I'm sure she had to fight against a lot of things... and I think women still do...
ReplyDeleteShe does have a determined look in her eyes!
ReplyDeleteThe image is empowering, Loved your poem.
ReplyDeleteA perfect description of women trail blazers....wonderful!
ReplyDeleteAmazing and great woman who opened the door for the rest of us. Well crafted!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed this, and it describes the photograph really well.
ReplyDeleteI liked your interpretation, Hank. You have made me wonder what her subject was, and who took this and who. That would be good for another write, I might so it. Good on the 55. I also did that.
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I wanted "who took this and 'why.'"
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This is quite a tale, Hank! Love that the woman took on the challenge.
ReplyDelete"astute in the challenge" I would love to hear this line again and again when it's spoken about a woman. Nicely put Hank.
ReplyDeleteLove this! Such an insightful take on the picture prompt, Hank!💞
ReplyDeleteAh yes those rule breakers and cliche erasers. Kudos. Luv this write.
ReplyDeletemuch love...
I love a woman who doesn't follow the rules.
ReplyDeleteShe definitely looks the part with all that huge equipment
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