Manifesto (In Verse)

I am.
I am many things
I am the embodiment of grace and resilience
I am the Phoenix rising from the ashes of her past
Triumphant
I am the descendant of a great tribe of women warriors
Women who fought to be loved
To be respected
To be honored
To survive
I am
A daughter
A sister
A mother
A friend
A lover
A conqueror
I am woman!
I am …

Extra Treat: One of my favorite tracks off of Jill Scott's latest album The Light of the Sun