Woman Poem by nisha dyrene

She is at a loss for words
not a common occurrence
although she is usually quiet

This time she wants to speak
Yet finds herself silent

She has done something
Her reasons for which are vague
But she is at peace
She believes

She has listed many reasons
All fractions of a whole

She is alone
She is strong

She hides her weaknesses
She knows most of them

She shakes her fists at God
when she is angry
'Come and get me' she says

She has miles to go
She cannot sleep
Demands, deadlines, delays, destiny
Responsibilities, no recreation. no relationships

She has been tried
She finds herself wanting

Struggles and situations
She has to succeed

She is an escape artist
She is a ping pong ball
A pendulum swinging back and forth
Between destiny and a dream

She lives