In DEFENSE of my Attitude

I don't have to tolerare BS,
See, you think because I've dealt with you for so long,
This: Us,

Is all I aspire to have,

My attitude is defined by by
the inconsistencies and lies,

It's justified by your unwillingness to sacrafice and be true:
To thine OWN self..

You can't catergorize me with the others you've encountered and put me into a box..
I stand out, Made stronger than you could ever imagine,
And because of that,
YOU shall RESPECT me or deal with my attitude which is defined by my MATURING..

So, call it being an ANGRY black woman,
That I AM NOT;
Neither am I the other woman!!

I'm just a WOMAN,
who has no desire to feel small or unappreciated.

I'm a woman,
Learning to go after what and who I want by any means necessary.

I'm a woman,
Who at times, may carry traits that seem a bit extra to you,
But, to me:
I'm protecting my heart and soul.

I'm a flower in bloom,
With the potential to sit amongst some of the prettiest bouquets and still stand out..

So, in defense of this attitude that you may think I carry like a badge of honor,
And in defense of the words you may choose to describe me...

Remember,
I'm your Mother,
I'm your Sister,
I'm your niece and even best female friend...
I'm the woman who can sign your paycheck and in the same breath tell you,
Your services are no longer needed..

This is the attitude of women,
Who raise children alone,
Who put themselves thru college,
Who make ends meet,
Who even at times have to walk to job interviews in the rain only to be turned AWAY..

HMPH.....
This attitude is defended by...
Not being made to feel as #1,
But YET;
Still kept a smile on my face..
This attitude is defined by these famous lines,
"It's not you its me..Give me time and we'll make it work..
Wait, Watch and you'll see..
Oh please!!

I've learned and I'm still learning what it is to do and be ME~

See, to YOU I may NOT be the prettiest woman,
BUT, my attitude of striving and perserverance will take me far..

So, this image, blinded by perception of what YOU and OTHERS might see ME as:

Is NOTHING
If 1st,
You don't know me!!