Woman

I'm always trying to prove
that
I am no longer a girl
Very much a woman
-like these hips don't speak for themselves.

Not physically ofcourse
-because these curves show that.

But mentally.

That I can handle any challenge
thrown at me.
that I have the strength,
the God-given strength
of a woman.

Is it because I always feel looked down on
Why i want to prove that I can be
The Yin
to your Yang?

Or is it just natural instinct
that I want to always support you,
Care for you,
Mentally,
Physically,
Emotionally?

Is it too much to prove that
I want to be the Cornerstone of your life,
The Betty Shabazz to your Malcom.
Heck,
the Michelle to your Obama?

That
I want to be The Woman,
behind the scenes,
in the kitchen,
in the bed,
the shoulder you rest on
the support group
the ears who listen
the mouth who reasons (and argues with)?

I want to be the lips
That give you that morning kiss.
that back you feel against your chest
at the break of dawn.
The eyes that look lovingly on your children
Our children.

But I want to be
Strong,
With a sense of her own Independence.
The Business Woman,
In the business suit,
six inch heels.
Stick shift.

Yes.
I want to be that woman
For any man who claims me as their own
I wan to be All Woman
100% Pure Woman.