I am Woman. I am She.

In my head at times
I am a little girl.
Small and intimidated
By the world.
In my heart
I am the Tigress.
Fierce and brave,
Ready to fight.

I was trapped before
By my fear of failure,
Afraid to give it a try.
Today finds me
Steady and strong,
Telling the world
To bring it on.

Rough and tough,
But soft and vulnerable.
I know I will get by.
Regardless of what
Life and love bring,
I know I can survive.

Together

If I am Yin and you are Yang,
Then the Sun and Moon we will be.
Your cooling spirit soothes my heat,
Together we have peace.

Before we met I was a fish out of water,
Gasping for air on the shore.
You saw my need and gave me life.
Water bearer, I am yours.

Father Time

There's a Grandfather clock
Chained to my ankle.

Dragging it across the carpet,
I will the healing to begin.

Wishing time away,
I shove the minute hand around the face.

Every second a milestone.
Each chime a celebration.

Oh, Father time!
Won't you take this pain away?