Damn Near 50
Yes, I am a woman, and yes, I am very strong!
But don’t get it twisted…my patience is not exceedingly long.
I’m tired of overwhelming conditions.
I’m tired of being driven to despair.
I am also very tired of people judging me by my hair.
When I was younger, people commented on my curls, braids, or permed do.
Now they just notice the gray and comment on how long I’ve been going through!
Do they think this lot is easy?
I am a woman, wife, and mother.
But I always find a way to help my fellow sister, or my brother.
Managing multiple issues at one time is much harder than one might think.
Especially when you’re being thrown everything but the kitchen sink.
I’ve earned the right to be done!
And I refuse to allow others to treat me any sort of way.
So, according to “my” timeclock, this is a brand-new day!
Reaching this age has been a journey, and I don’t cry over what is missing.
You can think me a fool (if you want to), but I watch as well as listen!
I am damn near 50!
But you will never see me compliantly acting my age.
If I feel youthful, you will know it!
If you don’t like it, turn the page!