Fathima Dawood Poet Free verse

I Am Woman, Loud and Proud

Plain as the eye can see through a looking glass
Yet complex with a multitude of facets surpass
I encounter beauty in the blink of an eye
Yet discount hypocrisy with noticed brevity
 
I am woman, loud and proud
Insistent and astute, serene yet sound
 
I am somewhat smug in thinking myself fortunate
Yet somehow precedent to my present was woe replete
Sheer antagonism grounded my irreversible plight
Yet renewed anticipation awarded me contentment each night
 
I am woman, loud and proud
Fraught with humour, yet serious in crisis
 
Toiling for acceptance by societies callous paradigm
I subsequently comprehended unnecessary fickle whim
So at last I lay me down to sleep
And finally have some reprieve for keeps
 
 . . . For I am woman, loud and proud

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Sue Mason March 13, 2009 at 3:39 PM Amen ... beautiful expression here Fathima. You've been at the Soup for quite awhile now and I just haven't caught up with your wonderful writing yet ... smile ...

John Heck January 26, 2009 at 10:11 PM Fatima - This poem rings loud and clear! It reminds me of the 1970's Helen Reddy song "I Am Woman." An anthem that reflects triumph, pride and positive self awareness. Very well written. Wishing you all the best in 2009! Peace always, John

Elijah Prophet January 25, 2009 at 2:39 PM Your poem speaks volumn. you need not oil for acceptance, because of your confidence in you. Soar as the beautiful she-eagle you are. Let nothing become something in your time and space Lady Of Fathima. I had pain, but now I have silent joy, because I survived. 832-267-9930