Automatic Woman
Beyond the Distraction
The poem below was prompted by the Dancing with Distaction challenge: Write an acrostic using the word distraction.
Dressed in Armor or Stilettos
I am Ready
Soldiers do what they must
Trust: I am more than your eyes' distraction
Roll with Love? If I Choose...
Automatic Woman
Curves, Muscles
Trust: I am more than your eyes' distraction
Innate instincts to protect who I love
Omnipresent
Natural
A FEW SONGS FOR THE AUTOMATIC WOMAN
1. Song: “Automatic Woman” Performed by H.E.R.
2. Song: “Queen” Performed by Jessie J
3. Songs: “Warrior” and “The Kids Are Alright” Performed by Chloe and Halle Bailey
4. Song: “Who’s Gonna Stop the Rain” Performed by Anastacia
5. Songs: “Spirit” and “Bigger” Performed by Beyonce
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D. ALEXANDRA PORTER
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Comments (7)
What a Fantabulous piece! So empowering & bold! This poem felt like lyrical soul food to be used to boost the self-esteem of women everywhere! I absolutely loved it! BRAVO Alexandra!
Beautiful and shapely acrostic, yet hard as nails; nice work.
Thank you for commenting to my interview, I would not been able to read your wonderful stories and poetry . 🥳Love the poem and the playlist .
You do have a way with words, Alexandra. Your style is classy and pristine. ✨
Beautiful poem. Love all of those songs by Jessie J.
This is like two challenges combined. Distraction and life sounds combined. Really beautiful.
I was singing this song earlier today!! “I don’t talk I just do do do do do do do like a automatic.” ❤️💕👏🏼