The Eyes of Life
For the Everything Is Awesome Poetry Scholarship SLAM, I decided to write a poem about how life in general is awesome. It specifically explains my take on feminism and its effect on my perception of life.
It is amazing, being a woman that is.
I can see the world through flawless
Skin and ancient eyes hiding the true
Soul within.
These are owl eyes, the kind of
Ocular force that penetrates what
Is pellucid in broad daylight
As I gather the fragments of another's
Core.
I was born a female, the fruit of an everlasting
Bloom called Life.
Now, ever since I flashed my eyes on that
Thursday evening so long ago, I have basked
In the glory of all things girly.
I take great joy in beautifying my face with cosmetics, feeling
An immense wave of confidence and pride as I dance in
Three inch heels to the beat of a song called Life.
Rose petals may splatter on the floor, so what,
What can be lovelier than embracing femininity
Through the appreciation of flowers?
Rouge, lipstick, and stilettos are all very nice,
But what I cherish the most is being a lady
Of status, poise, and dignity.
Through the eyes of Life, being a powerful
Woman (as measured by intelligence,
Personality, charms, resilience, and
Resourcefulness) is in essence, amazing.
I will not cower or conform to The Realm
Of Underwhelming Standards. Society knows
That I am a female, and therefore take great
Pride in asserting my femininity for the world
To see.
For me, Life is enticing and wonderful because
I made it so by proving to the world how strong
Women can really be.