Woman Poem by Deepti V

My wounds are not mine alone
I carry for all those
Who could not cry and show
For the times asked them to let go

How do you let go
Of what you are made of
What now defines you
Follows you like a shadow

My words are not mine alone
I speak for all those
Who could not cry and show
For the times asked them to let go

My stories are my power
But sometimes they shower
Such pain on my soul
That I can't take anymore

So tonight I share
Let myself bare
And let my truth rear
Louder than the fear!

-Deepti