peteng, padhang
a lady born of noble seed
raised with all that wealth decreed
yet in her heart, a fervent need
for learning and freedom, she did plead
she saw the plight of her fellow mates
silenced, oppressed, denied their fates
she yearned to change their hapless states
and for women's rights, she fought debates
with pen and ink, she spoke her mind
her words inspired, her thoughts refined
she dreamed of a future more kind
where women's souls could soar unconfined
her legacy still lives today
in every girl who's found her way
to a world where she has a say
to live her dreams, come what may
so let us honor this woman of fire
whose spirit still burns with a fierce desire
to lift up women, to take them higher
to a world where they can truly aspire
Ngayogyakarta Hadiningrat, 21 April 2023
#puisinggris - Kartini
~ hjhj ~
