Within This Woman

Words Stephanie Montatore Artwork Alpha Woman by Ishika Mahajan

‘Cautious & soft Will control me no longer’, I tell myself behind blushed cheeks. You frown & My face falls.

I pull my stockings tightly Over years of shame in the very body That has fiercely cradled A fragile child’s spirit. I am learning to stretch, Puff my chest until I look As loud as I feel.

Do not be fooled by a Perfected pout & staged smile, Within this woman lies a strength Much greater than the bitter hearted Can handle.