Today the 22nd, a woman’s resolve blooms,
With strength she gathers, breaking old rooms,
A tale of a heart, once shackled and bound,
Now rises in courage, determined, unbound.
In the shadowed abyss of her weary soul,
A journey commences, her spirit takes control,
She gazes upon the mirror’s gentle reflection,
Seeking liberation from silent subjection.
No more will she linger in the clasp of his might,
For her worth knows no bounds, she’ll reclaim her light,
Through rivers of tears, she will forge her own way,
Embracing independence, as the sun kisses the day.
She sees the illusions that once veiled her sight,
The subtle manipulation, the chains wound so tight,
No longer will she dance to the tunes of his design,
She will pen her own melody, a symphony divine.
With each breath, her strength burgeons and grows,
She blossoms anew, as her inner strength shows,
No longer confined, her wings stretch and unfurl,
A phoenix reborn, she shall conquer the world.
Today the 22nd marks a poignant transition,
As she musters the courage to make her decision,
To cease depending on a man who fails to see,
Her worth, her brilliance, her true capacity.
For within her lies a reservoir of might,
A wellspring of resilience, ready to take flight,
She’ will stand tall, unyielding, in her newfound domain,
A warrior woman, breaking free from the chain.
Today the 22nd, a chapter begins,
As she embraces her power, her spirit within,
With fierce determination, she’ll pave her own way,
No longer defined by the role she once played.
In the tapestry of life, she weaves her own thread,
With the strength of her spirit, she conquers her dread,
For she is the captain of her own ship,
A beacon of resilience, her course she will equip.
Today the 22nd, she declares her own reign,
An aggrieved woman, casting off the pain,
In the winds of change, she finds her voice,
With independence as her guide, she rejoices.
© Ifedolapo
Ifedolapo Ogunniyi 