Growing into Womanhood

Dedicated to the course of feminism

Mother called me ñne
Cuddled with love her voice said my name
She taught me me a thing or two when I was six or five
Lessons that saturated my heart since when she was alive
She held my hands as if to squeeze them
Looked into my eyes saying with a rhythmical anthem
'Soon you'll too will be a woman
But don't be afraid it only proves you are human'

Growing and living hasn't been the same
Growing with so much changes it caused mayhem
I stood and looked at the mirror for my soul
But only saw a figure so robust and bold
I've changed so fast I hardly recognize myself
Memories of childhood so fray I try to save
Mother what's happening to me?
Why is the red moon rising on me?

Mother, I too long to be called mother
The pains and toils I wouldn't bother
You've taught me the path of earthly struggles
Why then should I fear for childbirth hurdles?
You said I should be wary of the beings in trousers
The ones that their hearts carry mischiefs but are called sirs
The ones that their lips speak not their minds
The ones that their touch can bring cries

Mother , so far I've been sitting on your advice
So far I've lived on men's lies
So far I've been naive
But now I promise no more but's or if's
I will one day make you proud, mami
As the woman you raised me to be
To be the right hand of a handsome stud
And the smile bringer to the children's heart

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This poem was inspired by a piece from @betterbeing titled "woman" and is written in fulfillment of a promise made to her.....

This poem is also dedicated to all female steemians especially @betterbeing

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