Listen

Because I have something to say.

I am liberated. I am strong. I know my strengths and admit my weaknesses. I love: my children, my husband, my life, my self. I trust. I struggle and I overcome. I work outside the home. I bake, I cook, I clean, I run, lift weights, read, hike, play. I sew, can vegetables and make applesauce and bread. I have friends - many friends - from all backgrounds. I am busy but also desire to be home. I love people and I crave time alone. I am loud yet very quiet. I talk though, I listen with all of my senses.I believe. I schedule ME time and have angry outbursts (occasionally). I am flawed, not anywhere near perfect. And I like it that way. A work in progress... that's me.... and it feels soooo good. I love sex... don't have it enough.I love to sleep. I love to snuggle. I love to shower with my baby and sing lullaby's to him as the warmth permeates his senses. My mind is open and my convictions are many. I am soft. I am tough. I will smack you and then hug you. I am me. I strive to be no one but who I am.

When I read excerpts of opinions from people who do not believe that the type of woman I am is acceptable I rise up. I become large, towering, unstoppable. The way I look at it is; if they judge me (or those like me) they do not really know me. Their loss.

How can One look at society as a whole and compare it to their own opinions making right and wrong definitions? Why can you lay your judgments on me? Why am I not free to live my life in freedom with out haters stepping into my path demanding and imposing. Why do they feel they have a voice but are unwilling to give me one? I respect humanity. I respect that we all are different. I look at you and celebrate you and look for the jewel that you are. I can gain, grow from everyone I meet. I change, sway, reach, succeed b/c of people in life who look at situations from the opposite side of my reality. If I see you and I love you and I am better b/c of you...... why do you try so hard to force me to be like you?