Poetry: self-empowerment; self-love

You see me

alone

but how can I

be lonely

When

I am in the best of company?

Myself.

--

soft as water.

tough as ice.

pure as both.

--

there is nothing greater

than knowing

you did

what you once thought

was

impossible.

--

sometimes it takes

a village

but

sometimes

it takes

one small action

and a whole lot of

courage

--

we forget the power

of women.

who else

carried you?

and

brought you to life.

--

you want a son.

that’s fine

but if you all want sons

then

who will give you

more?