– A Poem by Mirriam Gurajena
The word ‘strong’ has
been used to describe women,
Just so they can put up with abusive husbands
Mentally draining workspaces.
You know why?
Because you are strong aren’t you?
Women love it
They were it like a badge of honour
Cause who are we
without these traumas
we don’t get to be
strong anymore; And
God forbid we be seen in public like that
Between raising kids, work
and maintaining relationships.
We get to do it
all, and remain beautiful
A true reflection of strength.
As for me, I hate it
I have been described
as strong far too often
than l would like
Whenever someone told
me l am strong
I immediately reject it
As they present undoubtful evidence
I think, in my head,
I don’t want to
be strong
I want to be WEAK
Cause for me being
strong meant
I can’t ask for help
I have, to have it
all together
like the example set by many before me
cause without strength
I am nothing.
Just as there is no
happiness without sadness
I realise now, there is no
strength without weakness
strength & weakness
can coexist.
As l fully embrace
my qualities
Resilience
Strength
Perseverance
I also accept
my weaknesses
And asking for help
is what will
make these qualities
continue to shine.
I am a force
Fierce.
