I am My Own Woman

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Be your own woman and stand up for your convictions.

I am My Own Woman

I am not a woman to be messed with
you cannot control who I am or what  I am.
I have a voice all my own, and I intend to use it
when injustice, unfairness, povety and homelessness exists.

I will not follow the crowd because they believe the
status quo knows what's best.
As for me, never will I kiss a...
I am uniquely individualized to make no compromises
in a society that prizes the priviliged with corruption and gifts
they did not earn.

Did it ever trickle down to US"
Did we receive our fair share?
I bet it's "no."

I am a woman, strong, powerful,
independent, standing alone on my own,
making it in spite of the obstacles that I have to hurdle.

I am a woman who refuses to die young
from the stress of the living.  I am woman
who will voice her needs, concerns and opinions.

Just because other women have been conditioned
to follow the lead

That is not who I am.
I am a woman indeed.

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HarverTomsson commented on I am My Own Woman

11-13-2010

This is not meant to be a love poem, but as a guy, I'm left wondering where love fits into your view of self? As Fay Dunaway cracked in the Pierce Brosnan remake of the "Thomas Crown Affair" "How do porcupines mate?" - - - V-e-r-y c-a-r-e-f-u-l-l-y! Hope all your quills are in line for that task, too. LOL Harv

gregster commented on I am My Own Woman

09-27-2010

i understand ur point and well read beauty of a princess and a mother in awe on my list...women need more respect but some actually need to earn it too.....women are key to life....read madame eve on my list please.....great write and u are ur own woman

chopkins123

09/27/2010

I WILL AND THANK YOU FOR THE POSITIVE ENCOURAGEMENT

chopkins123

09/27/2010

Agreed!

JadedJezzabel commented on I am My Own Woman

09-27-2010

indeed you are mama.........shout it from the tallest peak.......and stand your ground when you start to speak........you are a real woman from what i can see......a real live smart confident woman.....who's kinda like me.........you inspired me girl.......write on

chopkins123

09/27/2010

YOU ARE EVEN POETIC IN YOUR COMMENTS. THANKS

lonewolf commented on I am My Own Woman

09-26-2010

Bravo!! I stand and applaud you for your strength and courage. Its not easy going against the grain, but at the same time why lower your standards just to take the easy way out. I love the attitude you show here. Again, Bravo!!

cheezchic commented on I am My Own Woman

09-26-2010

Power to the Strong Woman!!! I envy your strength...nicely written

chopkins123

09/26/2010

That strength is inside you. Find it, have the courage to use it and be your own woman. God bless

Poetry comes nearer to vital truth than history.

Plato (BC 427-BC 347) Greek philosopher.

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LOVE ME 2
I am My Own Woman 6
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ALMOST IN YOUR HAND 5
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