Come, Ye Women Oh, come, ye women of the Isles, And listen to my song, For if ye be but thirteen years, Ye've not been women long. And if ye be threescore and ten, No longer women be, Or so say all the merry men Who count so cruel-ly. But women we be from our birth, And will be till we die. Our counte is made so differently To give the men that lie. Oh, come, ye women of the Isles, And listen to my song, For we be women all through life, Where life and love are long. THE
The quote invites women of various ages to come together and hear a song that emphasizes their identity as women, regardless of societal perceptions of womanhood. It suggests that age does not define their essence; whether they are young or elderly, their identity as women remains constant. Men, who may impose cruel judgments, often dictate the narrative of womanhood, but the song asserts that a woman’s identity is inherent from birth until death.
This piece challenges the conventional views of womanhood determined by age and highlights the enduring nature of femininity. It calls for unity among women, affirming that their experiences and identities are valid and powerful throughout their lives. The message is one of resilience, encouraging women to embrace their identity and share their voices collectively.
