woman

There are no sins

to wash from my flesh;

I am not

the body lying next to you;

I am not

the mind you fill

with ideas;

I am not

an empty jar

for you to fill

with your paint;

you cannot progress

until you liberate me;

mankind

shall forever be held back

by the slowness of my steps

until you walk with me.

My hands are strong

from creating the world;

my feet are tough

from marching

for your liberation;

my mind wise

from demanding peace.

I am strong enough

to trust

with the future;

do not

take away my liberties

or you will fall;

for I am

your foundation.