To Be A Woman - Spoken Word

To All My Sisters, I See You - I Am You. This poem is an ode to all women and the weight that we carry, trying to uphold the pressure of unrealistic expectations. Nevertheless, it's also a statement to reclaim your power and rise beyond.

This piece is yet to be finished - I'd love your feedback, ladies. Perhaps a collective encore.

Transcript

To be a woman, Of course it came with no instructions, But expectations you better believe. The bar so high, Almost impossible to achieve. Oh, To be a woman with all the right moves, Not too much and not too little. Let's see what she can do. Sit up tall, Shoulders back, Relax now, Smile, Remain fierce, Trust no one, Hurry up before you expire. Oh, To be a woman, I was born to play the part, You see, My heart was made to lead. And while you expect me to believe, It's best to remain quiet and scarcely seen. My intention is to rise and rupture the machine.