RISE (A PROCLAMATION)

Broken women

never let being disassembled

stop them 

from superheroing

They know the value

of their severed parts

keep them swept in a neat pile

within reach at all times

aware that their thorny jagged

is the ammunition required

to slash barriers

shred red tape

burst bubbles

dismember egos

poke holes in sexist theories

and cut through bullshit

from dawn to dusk

Broken women 

know their crumble is mighty
a potpourri of coveted gems

they know

that even when fragmented

the best parts of them—

the most craved

the most essential—

are alive and energized

can still be spotted

amid the debris

and extracted bit by bit
to self-medicate and reboot

then gathered purposefully onto their fingertips

and disbursed evenly

among the deserving

fed to the needy

used to mend hearts

repress wild temperaments

sedate lives

and butcher the path

of every rogue

attempting to thieve the peace

of those they love

Broken women

don't quell their ascent

delay their shine

hinder their grind

or stifle their smiles

cuz of a little 

disarray

They have no shame

in their altered state

cuz they know triumph

resides there

and they will forage 

the wreckage in their souls 

to showcase it

to teach those who haven’t figured out

how to be successful

at surmounting this life

while using the pieces

of their frayed spirits

as weapons
and moxie

on the way to the top

You ain't heard ... ?

winning 

is how they repair themselves

slaying 

is how they stunt

smoothing the trail for others

in spite of their mangle

is the secret to their glow

broken 

is just another word

for immortal

strength training

at its best

a temporary obstacle course 

they make their bitch

daily

a setup

for the greatest wizardry

you'll ever see 

Copyright 2016

Charlene E. Green

 

JUST FOR YOU: MY WISH FOR WOMANKIND

HAIKU: "COMPETITION"

Woman, love self like
none can match yours, and watch as
folks try to rival

How often do you really "do you"? When's the last time you said no when that's what you meant; put make-up on—or not—because you wanted to, not to please someone else; dressed or wore your hair the way you prefer, not how your spouse or lover prefers; gave your body the rest it needs; took yourself on your ideal date; did nothing but what you wanted all day, for one day? When's the last time you asked yourself what you need or want, and thought about providing it for yourself? Have you ever asked?

As queens of sacrifice, particularly mothers, you're wired to nurture others first; but it's healthy to seek ways to provide for others in conjunction with nurturing yourself.  Some may take issue with this, possibly people you know and love. When you've evolved, only those who are a match to your level of evolution can function properly in your space. The rest will tend to keep their distance because they don't know how. You'll receive what you know you're worth. If people can't meet the terms of your upgraded mindset, then they'll either drop completely off, or they'll only interact with you in ways they feel comfortable. It may hurt, but let it be okay. Maybe they'll catch up one day, maybe not. In the meantime, you've made room for the kinds of visitors that'll go out of their way to match your requirements. You deserve that.

I lovingly challenge you to make it your daily goal to give yourself as much of what you need for your peace of mind as possible; all things such as children, family, and jobs considered, where some level of compromise may be necessary. The mere commitment to consider your needs daily is the shift of energy needed to make way for your fulfillment. Every effort to "get yours" counts. If you're never or hardly ever attempting to live your ideal life, then you'll always be waiting for others to provide love, attentiveness, and approval for you.

Life isn't meant to be a waiting game. Wait for no one to love you properly. Figure out how to love yourself the way you want, on your time, your terms. You'll be amazed at how people will be willing to match the respect you have for yourself. You'll be so content with what you give yourself that you won't have time for or interest in worrying about who else is or isn't on board with loving you right.

Ladies, I challenge you to find the courage to live just for you, whenever possible. I encourage you to start a competition with yourself—to experiment with how much you can increase your own self-love and self-esteem each day. Have fun with your self-care; plan it; commit to it; deepen it. Be excited every day to wake up to the privilege of being in your own company. Be so adamant about your well-being that you absolutely refuse to allow into your life those who aren't bringing your caliber of love to the table. Set the standard. Raise the bar high. Be choosy. Choose you. I dare you to make these bold moves. Then, I dare you to feel great about yourselves and love the subsequent results.

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