10 years ago
Being a woman means, a man has to lay his claim on me
I had to belong to someone; a man must own me
I had to be his woman
That didn't work out
But I had to be a man's property to be a woman
Right?
So maybe that man, yes him!
Maybe he should make me his
No?
What about him? No? He doesn't want me?
But he said...
10 years ago
Being a woman means I am often disappointed
By actions that were nothing like the words spoken
By confessions of love that were on the lips
But were never in the hearts
"I love you but..."
"I wanna be with you but..."
"You're too good for me..."
"I don't deserve you..."
Oh, don't insult me, please!
10 years on
Being a woman now means knowing my worth
If I have to just settle, I'd rather be alone
I owe my life to a higher being and not a mere man
I know how to refuse, I've learnt to let go
I've no need impress
I'm able to laugh at things, situation and at myself
I find it easier to admit mistakes and make up for them too
10 years on
Being a woman now means I'm better at investing
My feelings and my time
I'm not as petty
I know when and why not to get affected
I can tell quite well when something is futile
For me to cut my losses
Instead of being used, I choose to be useful
To my family, my friends, my community
I am a woman...
Only now.
=TheUnintended=
7 August 2014
