She’s bad
because she doesn’t listen
to the dull should’s of society
brainwashing women for centuries
on the art of being small and voiceless.
she listens to
a wildness brewing inside.
she feels
outrageous pleasure.
she speaks
the hard-won sound of
no.
this is good
because it means
she is full of life,
darkness in the thick velvet of midnight,
ripe ruby cherries
as the full moon
melts in her mouth.
sexy because
and doesn’t apologize for it.
it is nothing to be sorry for.
smart because
she doesn’t have to act like a man
to succeed.
intuition is her guide
through it all
defying limits—
makin’ magic
feeling deeply.
lightning is her middle name
obstacles shatter into dust
by her feet.
freedom will be hers today.
she will not save you
she will not be your everything
she will be herself, honey.
she is the howling wind on a clear night
footprints on the forest floor
the smoldering sky at sunset
standing messy
and naked
in her courage
in her truth.
in her power.
this moment is everything.
she is goddamn electric.
~
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