I am a woman <br />Generations of life are born out of this mother <br />I am a woman <br />So often my wise opinions and words are smothered <br /> <br />And with open honesty <br />I speak with modesty <br />Your sweet kisses flatter <br />You are to me all that matters <br /> <br />But sometimes when you look at me <br />I wonder what it is in me that you see <br />I suppose you can tell <br />That I got brain cells <br /> <br />But I ask, <br />Can you see the woman in me? <br />Is it a task for I wear no masks? <br />You try to keep me penciled in a flask <br />Can you see the woman in me? <br /> <br />I am a woman with pride <br />My strength is a strong tide <br />My road is forever rough to ride <br />But when it is time to take sides <br />Behind dark walls, you run and hide <br /> <br />I am a woman with love <br />With pretty assets that curve <br />And when you give me the shove <br />I feel a thousand boxing gloves <br />Have hit me deliberately from above <br /> <br />I question, <br />Can you see the woman in me? <br />Come Sex! , my name is always mentioned <br />Some Vex! , when I try to be me and free <br /> <br />Copyright 2008 - Sylvia Chidi<br /><br />Sylvia Chidi<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/can-you-see-the-woman-in-me/
