About the poem ‘More Woman’

Hey everyone!

Last week I posted the poem titled ‘More Woman,’ and asked what you thought it was about and if you had any thoughts on it.

Reader Helena commented:

“Love this makes you really see her in a different light.”

The poem ‘More Woman - when she realizes he can’t save her’ is really about going from having fears, seeking salvation from other men or people, to realizing you’re the only one who can save you. It’s transitioning from scared girl to strong woman - and relying on your own strength to save you.

Everyone has fears and insecurities and often we rely on other people or things to save us from them - or else help us to overcome them. And although there is nothing wrong with this - I believe at the end of the day, we really have to trust ourselves - that we are able to catch ourselves when we fall.

Here’s the poem if you haven’t had a chance to read it!

I am more woman now than before

Pierced lips, clamped tongue –

A girl scared to open doors, afraid

 of shadows in her closet,

the skeletons, the dress

fears hidden in her mind

and a pretty face

at best

I am more woman now than before

When we walked by the river, with visions

of more

Your linked arm

saving myself from me

rigid womanhood,

on the tip of insanity

I am more woman now than before

past doesn’t keep me

paralyzed on the floor

Even when I am lying in bed alone

A body atop dark waters,

one flower floating on

I have cleared my mind

of fears and fictitious saviors

with only half-cares

I’ve learned to trust my own hands -

the woman who everyday falls,

and everyday lands