She won’t hesitate to call out a bully, misanthrope or liar
She will stand tall, pull her shoulders back while sobbing, heaving hysterical for the plight of another
She’ll dance crazed and belt out a tune just to hear the stereo beat and guitar riffs and drum solo
She will love a man or a woman on a whim from a sweet smile and soft whispers
She’s unafraid to get broken
Her brokenness owned by the cracks she boldly dared step upon walking chin up towards the sun
Pride, she’ll swallow it every time for a cause
And a saving grace melody
She wears leather or lace
And loves to play dress up
She needs to look pretty not for others
Nah, man
For her glorious, unique, mysterious self
Because she is all woman, all day
And one of a kind
Clever, neat, messy and soulful
She’s not a feminist
She’s a humanist who happens to be a girl
In love even with this one life even when it hurts
Women Who Shape Us
Published in Fashion & Beauty FOR WRITERS POETRY & PROSE
Your writing is so vivid and in the moment. It’s like snatches of recollections. Sun glinting though tree branches or the laughing eyes of a friend as you both walk down Newbury St. It’s recollection, reflection and escape, all at once.
Thank you!