When I say I am a feminist
People say that I must hate men.
And to be honest, sometimes that’s true.
But I know I’m on the side of the angels
Because even though sometimes I hate men
And I’m terrified of each and every one of them
(Yes, even you)
I have never, will never wish upon them
The treatment women face at their hands.

Give me a word that means detestation
Bitter, green and gagging
Of the patriarchy
That venerable institution
Which keeps women subjugated, excruciated, obfuscated
Only sometimes celebrated
Usually when there are points to score
Or money whored