I am a woman who’s had a hard life,
a woman of great lust, a survivor of strife
a woman graced by starlight and the morning star
a woman of delight nourished by dreams from afar
I am a woman who’s soul has been drained
drained and replenished again and again
a woman wrenched fiercely from all
that I’ve loved
who’s had moments of satiety, sobriety,
wonder and lust
a woman who rarely experiences trust
I am a woman who is secure and insecure
I know what I have and how to use it
but also fear its loss
I am a woman who possesses
great energy and insight
who owns potency as much as any
man I’ve ever met
I am a woman of great determination,
initiative and skill
Some say I’m opinionated, afraid I’ll bend
them to my will
they ignore my flexibility,
concentrate on my fear,
not seeing my ability
to metamorphasize,
to go with the flow
I am a woman not easily beaten
I have stamina for sure
I am a woman who will never give up
Who will be eighty and be active sexually,
still growing, mothering and loving
I am a woman who will always be strong,
it may continue forever, if I have another life
I will never give up - will never give up - never give up
I am a woman who works hard for all
that I have and all that I’ve lost
A survivor, a winner, a mover, a lover,
and someone’s mother
when threatened in her lair
a woman of strong suspicions, angers and fears
I am a woman who loves many people
who’s chosen profession is proof of love’s power
I am a woman who will fight ferociously
I am a woman who possesses great power
with ability to bestow great love
I give to all who have been disavowed,
hurt, abused and neglected
I am a woman defined by desire,
a risk taker by choice,
a woman with large sensitivity,
charm, and proclivity,
I am a woman who will always do more
© 2005
