We Are Wild Women
Poetry
we are wild women
we don’t stay quiet because we are told to
we don’t quiver at the sight of men
we don’t want to be submissive “feminine” women
because we know our femininity is divinely ordained.
and not subject to the definitions and categorisation of men.
we want to move about this earth unhindered
with our freedom and peace intact
we want to explore new frontiers without permission
because wild people need no permission
we want to keep ownership of our thoughts
and our philosophies without interference
we want to be spared from put-downs, let down and betrayals
we are wild women, we want to run in untamed fields
inviting the breeze to run through our hair
with our bare feet kissing Mother Earth
we want to show the world the fullness and completeness of ourselves
without any man to hold on to, fall into or stand by
we are wild women, and we don’t need permission to remain free
This poem is inspired by my desire to remain a free and sovereign being, whilst in or out of a romantic relationship. I’ve often felt I was being tamed or controlled in relationships. As I was seen as too independent of lifestyle and thinking. This does a great disservice to women who need to express themselves and live a life of sovereignty and creativity.
Are there any wild women out there? how do you hold onto and express your wildness? Share your voice in the comments.
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