Male Wanted

Okay, so lets get started. Let us start with a poem that stated my mental state on men for a while in my life. Enjoy.



Male Wanted

I am going to be my own man
Been reviewing the qualifications for days
Each summary came up short
Descending of expectations, falling short of ideals
So I decided to become my own man

You see I have been providing for myself
Been my own leader and follower
Built my life with these hands
Slayed the dragons, saved my own honor
Walking the hallways alone for longer than I could remember

Momma raised her baby girl to keep her head high
All the boys want me to keep my eyes down
I never could see the world from their point of view
Want to keep gaze upon the skyline, journeying for my future

Wearing my strength as a suit of armor
Collecting rage and fear into tattoos weaving around my back
Independence and intelligence my faithful partners
I see the world in these pretty blue eyes
All the little boys can bow their eyes to me

So I am going to become my own man
Call me a bitch, dyke, and cunt if you like, but I am a woman
A woman of unconventional beauty
Hidden within layers, I burn brightly
Rare sensuality cupped, collected in knowledge, honor, compassion

I wish I could be vulnerable and weak
I wish I didn't have my walls
I wish I could be the damsel in distress, the willing whore
Men today have teeth and claws, and all are eager for me to be on my back
Spread my legs and laying, pressing me down
Wanting my fears and desires, then exploit, belittle, until I lose
Sight of the girl inside, this woman of unconventional beauty
Pushing me down, leaving only the concrete and stealing the skyline

So I am going to be my own man
I won't settle for less, and read the reports of failing quality
Am a beautiful woman, and willing to be lost upon the eyes of the blind
Continue to walk these halls alone with sword raised
Staring all the dragons down, and building my own fortresses
Reaching for the skyline with head held high

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I would appreciate feedback and thoughts. Thanks-- A. C. Hawk