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I am Woman

I am the goddess in the temple I am the mother holding her son I am the crone in the corner I am the girl embracing her lover I am all of these and none of these I am Woman, I am strong I have watched the ages flow by Like water spilled from a mountain I have wept for my sons And ached for my daughters My sexuality has been stolen My voice is silenced I have born the brunt of societal shame Thrust upon me by men who fear my power I am Woman, I am strong But I refuse to bear the shame I take back my rights My voice is no longer silent For I am Woman And I am Strong
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raven-cloud
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Dec 11, 2011
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