I Am Now A Woman

I am now a woman

I am because I say so

It doesn't matter who says I can't

It doesn't matter who says "no!"

I became a woman

Through caring for others

I sacrificed, and can

See how my future grows

I didn't give up anything

I didn't give up trust

I haven't given up my dignity

I didn't feed into man's lust

No, I did is on my own

Without a drop of falsehood

I became what I want known

And not what should hide in the wood

I gave up things for others

I prayed and spoke to God

I sacrificed for my sisters and brothers

I prayed, and held fast to my rod

My mom, when she comes home,

Will be so proud of me

She will see what I've become

And praise me for what I'll be

I can't await to hear her voice

And how much she will jump of joy

When she looks at my rejoice

And understands why I am no toy

Now, I am a woman,

Or at least, I think I am

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