AS YOU WANT IT

A woman is she who wears her crown
…as she wants it
A woman is she who uses her charm
…as she wants it
A woman is she who opens up and closes
…as she wants it
A woman is she who rules and cares
…as she wants it
So use all you’re given
Live all your losses
And make lemonades from all hurled lemons
…as and when they come

II
Live like an artist
…making up and fabulousing fine
Live like a puzzle
…hiding treasures and protecting your shelter
Live like a hunter
…chasing ambitions and shooting stars
Live like a miner
…digging fiercely and refining for shine
Live like a diamond
…shining with rays and hiding in the dark
But work your eyes and ears
…sharpen your hands and feet
…tool your mouth and nose
And live free
Building houses out of stones meant to hurt
And making lemonades out of lemons
For that is the correct order
…of womanhood!
Amoafowaa Sefa Cecilia © March 11, 2020