A Woman’s Place (Poem)
October 13, 2011 No Comments
To be a woman
so strong, yet so weak
still learning to speak with strength and conviction
- to listen -
from the inside out
conquering the doubts and fears
that rise up within
time and time again
A little girl no more, in the physical
- the realm of the senses -
yet in the unseen world, there’s still a girl
overcoming the abuses hurled
onto her shoulders from the days of youth
ever in search of the truth
that will set her free
truth that makes others flee
from her reality
but her back is straight
it did not break from the heavy weight
she has carried from such a young age
never consumed by the rage
that almost took her life in those teenage days
when she learned to pray and received guidance
that led her down the path
of faith, strength and devotion to self
- elevation, esteem and respect -
cherishing every moment set aside to reflect
on how far she’s come
on the life long journey to become ONE
whole and complete
no longer afraid to seek or carve out
that sacred place
where it’s always safe
To be a Woman
- Adeeba -
(Photos: top, as a girl in my kindergarten picture. Bottom: Me, as a woman, doing one of the things I love: roller skating)
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