I Am A Strong Woman, Still Poem by Tendai M Shaba

When she said
Being a strong woman can be tiring
I felt that, I'm sending you hugs
She then said hugs aren't enough
I need to be under an umbrella of hope
To ensure the security of my thoughts
And feelings
I need a shield against self-doubt
I need my peace and sanity
I need my comfort and stability
In those moments when fear creeps in
When I become anxious
And cry myself to sleep
The source of my strength is deep
But sometimes I feel weak
Being a strong woman can be tiring
But I keep going, I keep moving
My strength is real
Because God gives me strength
I am a strong woman, still