Strong (A Poem for Woman)

I am the spring that waters,
the wind that blows,
the air that fans the hearth -
raising the fire to life

It is in me you plant
the seeds of life
that I water
It is the best of me
I bring forth
at every harvest

I am the crashing waves,
the burning sun,
the glowing moon -
that speaks to you;
telling you of my fears and frustrations
sharing my joys and sorrows...
Only if you are worthy.

I am capable -
if you give me a chance
Or if not,
I make my own

I am here to prove nothing
Yet, I prove my worth
again and again...

I am strong -
not because of you
But because
it is all I can be...​