When a woman speaks the truth

The world tries to shout her down

She will be criticized for her tone

While content is ignored

When a woman speaks the truth

Her motives are questioned

Her language becomes politics

And justice can never be her goal

When a woman speaks the truth

The world seeks to ignore her

Though she may warn of disaster ahead

Her observations will be overlooked

When a woman speaks the truth

She is shunned and threatened

While the world of men

Denies the truth that has been spoken – Caroline A. Slee