'No when you were born l prayed for you,
youre a full woman'
That bothered me
And l know what people around me would ask
Arent you a full woman
Why are you offended
How could you be offended
But whats a full woman
Is she
Well behaved
Well mannered
Orderly
Knows when to be quiet
Respects her parents like a fucking good
girl
Bows down to all man around her
Doesnt question your words
Doesnt question your morals
So when you hurt me and smile
When you mock and belittle me
When you know im not strong enough
And you praise me for it
And urge me to continue
To Stay in my weakness
To continue to do as im told
To always obey
It makes me wonder
Makes me not want to claim my womanhood
What should l do
How should l be
Who is to blame
Is it me
Where do l begin