My Allure
Comes from the Love that resides inside
     Not in the stare of my "bedroom eyes".
From the uplifting Words that depart from my lips
     Not in my stroll or swing in my hips.
From my ability to graciously give of myself
     Not in my curves or financial wealth.
From my quickness to drop to my knees...In Prayer
     Not from the secrets beneath the clothes that I wear.

My Allure
Comes from an acceptance of All that I Am
     Not in a desperate attempt for a man.

© Tina Thompson