Never posted here before but I am very interested in your opinions

[muminthecity]

I am a feminist but don't usually post here, mainly because I'm not as intelligent or well-read on the subject of feminism as most of you, however, I read a lot of the threads and am delighted to be learning more and becoming more interested in the subject.

I went to see a (male) band a few weeks ago who performed a poem about women, which I absolutely loved. I just wondered what you feminists think of it? You can watch them performing it

I think the way he talks about women is quite lovely and refreshing, and I agree with his "pro-choice" message, would love to know what you all think.

[AliceWhirledSupportsTheStrike]

I love this style of poetry.

I thought it was good. He was a man speaking to other men, and challenging male behaviour, which is what they should be doing.

There were a couple of tiny things I liked less, where he was moving away from that, but I'm not going to condemn him for that.

Overall, tick

(And hope to see you post some more)

[TrilllianAstra]

You don't need to be well-read to post, you just need to have opinions! Come on in :)

[WeDONTneedanotherhero]

Wow! Thank you for posting this.

[BooyHoo]

ooh, i wish i had speakers to hear it.

[Terribletriplets]

Who wrote it? Thanks! I want to show a copy to my sons (written, if you could provide a link)

[MrsClown]

WOW, what a poem! Enjoyed it so much.

Post more muminthecity. I dont have a degree and am not that well read but I have opinions! You are no different.

Welcome.

[Terribletriplets]

Forget last comment. I see that you gave the link. Thanks.

[muminthecity]

Glad you all liked it, it was written by Johnny Fox, the lead singer of The King Blues; they're a punk band from London. Their music is great too, their songs are all on Youtube.

Thanks for being so welcoming, when I said I wasn't too well read, I just meant that I might not be able to add very much to your debates; I agree with lots of the things said on here but usually find that everything I want to say has already been said far more eloquently by someone else! I will try to join in a bit more though, so thank you again.

[muminthecity]

Oh and BooyHoo - there is a written version here but it isn't as good as watching him perform it on stage!

[BooyHoo]

i'm getting my new laptop tomorrow so will be able to listen to it then. but thank you.

[BooyHoo]

oh my goodness, i have just read the lyrics and i am in tears. it is beautiful. cant wait to see the performance now.

[Nezzi]

Wow, I haven't posted on MN for an age but I've just read there song lyrics and I'm in awe. I'll watch the vid when I get the chance. I can only hope my son grows up with this attitude. His mum must be so proud.

[Nezzi]

TheSe song lyrics, sorry...

[Adair]

It's stunning. Technically really good, sentiment strong. Shame about the swearing or I'd share it with dh for the school kids.

Agree, a man speaking to other men and challenging their behaviour... Like how he sucked everyone in too with the title .

Thanks for sharing!

[slhilly]

I thought it was great!

[stretch]

Fantastic!! Very powerful.

[Kitsilano]

LOVE this!! Thank you

[CaptainBizarro]

Love it.

[Lambskin]

Ooh I've welled up a bit listening to/watching that. Very powerful, and cleverly sandwiched between the shampoo!

[GiveMeSomeSpace]

Love it love it love it :)

[Winetta]

Thanks for this!