THE WOMAN INSIDE ME

In my essence, there is a world of inquiries.

This makes me an abstract theme,

I wonder in my reflections.

Interrogations are posed in and out of me.

The price to pay for the answers is doubt,

but I choose hope and episteme.

But where?

How?

When?

Curiosity is a beautiful gift,

I don't want to keep it empty.

I don't want the simple answers either,

I want to live a life full of surprise.

I don’t want to be given maps or guides,

I don't want to look for lighthouses.

I want to venture out,

Figuring it out as I go.

Even if I lose myself,

I will find myself again.

How I have always done,

Listening to my heart.

I want to feel the sun,

I want to watch the moon,

I want to shower in the rain,

I want to feel happiness,

I want to become resilient,

I want to overcome obstacles

Repeat!

This will bring me true experience.

I will be a refuge in the storm,

I will be a friend to those in need.

I will be the wife of the one that loves me,

I will be the mother of the children coming to me.

The truth is this...

I will simply be a woman,

As I was always meant to be.

By: Victoria Dourado Johnson