Lewinsky

by Yakari Gabriel   Feb 17, 2016


I can't erase the
raised by women alone stain,
from my skin.
Its another type of Lewinsky
the men who come close to me know this
feel my discomfort in their presence.
think its an open invite to treat me
recklessly since I
I have no real clue of what men are like'
anyways

But to the boys with the charming
smiles and the bad intentions.
I want you to know,
that the women who raised me
knew men inside out.
knew that sometimes,
the company isn't worth the heartache.
Passed that knowledge on to me,
i am the final draft of a woman,
four generations ago knew they could
eventually be.

You think I am not aware that I am vulnerable?
I am, and that is exactly why I am so powerful.

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  • 8 years ago

    by Britt

    I wish I had more nominations... I'd nominate this.

    "Passed that knowledge on to me,
    i am the final draft of a woman,
    four generations ago knew they could
    eventually be. "

    This gave me literal chills. Cutting the generational cycle is something I have fought so hard to do, to be, to be that final draft... taking all their mistakes, the eraser marks... and be better. Love this, Yaki.

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