I Said
Lena Senuta, poetry
By L.V. Senuta
It is good to be alive they said
But not if there is none to dread
A life worth living is one with flaws
They said it would be more than cause
Don’t be bossy they said to me
Nice girls are those who listen freely
Don’t fight for worthless battles
A small complaint is all that tattles
You have to know what makes you pretty
Or else you’ll finish gray and knitting
Without a husband and a fine son
You’ll die a widow, looked down on and done
How dare you speak up about what you think
Your voice is not at all worth the ink
Listen to the officials first
Then maybe you’ll be excused from your worst
Where is your makeup, you forgot to smile
That tank top is too short, but show what is while
You have good looks so show them off
Why are you difficult, just take it off!
You’re pretty smart for a girl, they say
Even for the monthly you’re acting okay
Am I supposed to be a weak little thing
Born and raised by nature’s own thing?
I am a woman, strong and brave
I have feelings I’m not afraid to save
Yes I’m a woman, with multiple thoughts
I’m not here to waddle with two coffee pots
Since when will they get that I am better
Born and raised on the same earth for one letter
“I” is my way, and I will make change
Some that those who “once said” can’t trade
With three hearts to love I present them all
One to love myself, for I always stand tall
The rest for others and the world I’ve lead
And I am more than a woman, I said
L.V. Senuta has been writing fiction and poetry since the age of twelve. She says “I am constantly working on new projects. I write short stories, long stories, numerous verses strung up into fabulous poetry, and my favorite genres of writing include sci-fi, fantasy, mystery, and realistic fiction. I hope that my creations can be an escape, a sanctuary, and an adventure all through my own words. I’m excited to bring my works into this magazine, and I hope you find it all as mellifluous as I do.”