I Am Not Just A Woman

In life's vast theater, amidst struggles I stand,
A woman who sculpted by challenges with a resilient hand.
Through my tempests of sorrow and my waves of joy,
I navigate my unyielding spirit that is no one can destroy.

Rooted like an oak in the storms that assail,
Can't you see a foundation built on every struggle?
Branches are stretching, without any fear.
But with the audacity of a warrior's ferocity.

In laughter's echo, there's a melody of the brave,
A symphony composed on the edge of the wave.
Yet beneath the surface where a river flows,
Nourishing the roots of strength as life bestows.

Every tear is like a drop of rain in a fierce uproar,
I cultivate resilience in a tale of travail.
A dance with shadows is a battle with light,
I am a woman who forging through the darkest night.

In the grand tapestry of dreams, there, I find my place,
A protagonist with a heart who faced grace.
A kaleidoscope of hues in this tale so rife,
I am the canvas that painted with struggles and life.

Through dense forests of adversity, I tread,
Leaving footprints which a testament to what's been bled.
In the epic of time where my story unfolds,
A piece of art with threads of both silver and gold.

In the soft whispers of the evening breeze,
Solace found where happiness appeases.
A constellation of hopes, in tales untold,
A woman's story, it is truly a marvelously bold.

Through seasons of change, still, I stand unwavering,
Adapting and evolving, where joy and suffering savoring.
In life's mosaic, there, I wield my work of art,
Crafting resilience from each fragmented part.

Here I stand still, in present and past,
A woman, which spirit is vast and steadfast.
Heart beats to life's rhythmic strain,
Oh, I can say, "I am triumphant in joy and in pain."
(by MCLC)

Ma. Cristina Colima
(C) All Rights Reserved. Poem Submitted on 12/17/2023

Poet's note: To all women in the world, This poem pays homage to the beauty and power that come from accepting the seasons that change constantly in life. With appreciation for everyone who has stood by me, for their unfailing support and inspiration, and for each and every woman who bravely and gracefully shares her own story. I hope this poem serves as a reminder of our primary success and resiliency in the tango between happiness and sorrow. With all my highest salute; Maria/MCLC/Mkriz
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