Act like a lady

I am strong.
I am a tree woman
roots deep
dancing boughs

I am a warrior woman, amazon
I am not afraid of night.

Daughter of earth
yes, that is me
sun-worshiped,
proud, yes--
living stone.

I am no shadow
no
whispering weakling
I ask for no permission.
i am a thing of beauty--
fierce
like lightning

no butterfly
no delicate flower

I am a wasp
and I do sting

I am a siren
I am a goddess--
pray for grace.

I am formidable;
I am all these things.
I am the standard of myself
and I
define my name
I am a woman--
You
Act like a Lady.