Today’s post for me is one of those issues that is neither black or white. There is a constant debate between the Pro Life and Pro Choice movement.

Personally, I believe every woman should have the legal right to an elective abortion. As a woman, I believe I  have the fundamental right to do what I want with my body. Despite my beliefs, I am extremely proud of those who support the Pro Life movement. Everyone after all is entitled to their own opinion.

It often doesn’t matter if there is a difference of opinion, what matters is you respect the person enough to understand their decision is theirs.

Please enjoy today’s post in Lady in Red’s own words…

In the crooked corner

Of the dirty old block

Metals clanking in alcohol

I lay down, reminding myself

I am Pro Choice

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The old woman, a scorner

Hair white as chalk

Jagged teeth like an animal

Her smile quite like an elf

But, I still am Pro Choice

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The dingy field

On a full moons night

The farmer’s son and I

Ignited in foolish passion

‘Love’ we called it

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Knees peeled

With every kiss and every bite

Our clothes muddle in barley and rye

We gazed in compassion

With every heart beat

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Alas!

It happened

Unprepared I was

A tiny soul

Had begin to form

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Alas!

Unclear future seemed to sadden

I choose not to be lost cause

Dreams not down the hole

This, a temporary storm

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So here I was

In the crooked corner

Of the dirty old block

I lay down with a smile

Reminding myself, I am Pro Choice

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Who am I? you ask

I am the Lady

Who is in control of her body

My body, my decision

I am the Lady in Red

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So, Pro Life or Pro Choice? I would like to hear what movement you support and your reasons. Let’s have a discussion in the comments section.

Incase you missed the first of my seven part ‘For Coloured Girls’ series titled Carpe Diem – Lady in Brown, you can read it here.

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*Photo credit – Go grafix