Unapologetically Artistic

Because I Am a Woman
I am the girl who is a leader to others,
I vocalize my beliefs,
I am an example of what it means to be a strong, independent
young woman to those around me.
I am also the girl who says “yes,”
When she really means “no” because she is afraid of disappointing
others,
Who always nods in agreement in order to avoid hurting anyone’s
feelings, and who lets her commitments pile up when she already
has more than enough on her plate.
Because I am a woman,
that is to be expected. I am not a woman because of my long
brown hair,
weak arms,
or freshly painted finger nails.
I am not a woman because of my ability to soothe a crying child,
my natural scent of flower petals, or caring eyes.
Because I am a woman,
I have the power to do wondrous things for the universe.
It is because of my voice that can soothe oceans and calm storms
I have the capability to save the world.
The closest thing to God on this earth is a woman’s body; it's where life comes
from.
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