I Am W o m a n

I am W O M A N
I don’t have to roar
I am she
her, female
mother daughter
sister grandmother
woman child girl
from my womb springs life
my arms cradle you
nurtures you
my spirit brings light
to a darkened world

I am W O M A N
my skin painted with the colors
of the earth
rich deep mahogany
luminescent ivory
redbrown as the colorado earth
golden yellow
mixed up human palette
beautifully different and the same

I am W O M A N
I desire true freedom
respect for who I am
my heart beats strongly
their is grace in my beauty
tenacious caring
for all peoples
no need for a pedestal
or debasement
I am W O M A N

I am W O M A N
not taken from the head or feet of M A N
meant to walk with my companion
lifemate side by side
not here to whine or complain
overtake
or be victimized
just want my share
of EQUALITY

Reviews

[aneeqa]

I sense de feminism in your poem nd I loved it because I cn relate to this and think de same way..... de most amazing part was when you described a woman in the colours of our earth.... keep it up :)