Stand back and watch me

I’m getting ready to unfold!

I’ve decided to let my spirit go free

I’m ready to become the woman I was meant to be.

I’ve either been somebody’s daughter, mother or wife

And now it’s time for me to take charge of my life.

I’ve been pondering all this time trying to decide just who I am

At first I thought it depended on whether I had a man.

Then I thought that simply just because

Others had more seniority; they could decide who I was.

I played all the roles that were expected and

I seldom asked why I’ve had my wings closed up,

but now I’m ready to fly

I’ve been awakened and I finally see the light

I’m about to make some changes

and set a few things right.

With my new attitude and the knowledge I possess

I might create a whole new world order

and clean up all this mess!

Stand back and watch me

I’m just getting ready to unfold!

Mona Lake Jones The Color of Culture II

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