The Awakened Woman

The awakened woman doesn’t
let any man’s wounded sexuality
stand in her way of being brilliant. 

She does not hide her beauty,
Does not dull down her vibrant energy,
She shines her light.

And if that means attention,
from men, women, and those she’s meant to serve,
Then great.

She doesn’t stand down when she’s not treated right. 
She lets him know what she’s feeling
She holds the masculine accountable
to the action that he’s taken,
without blaming him. 

She calls him to respond,
and hold a higher standard
for himself and other men
as we move forward together.