I am woman.
My menses borne before
sanitary napkins and tampons.
I am woman.
A breast cancer survivor
close to eighteen years now.
I am woman.
Daughter of a feisty Waray
who taught me how to fight.
I am woman.
Daughter-in-law of a warrior for
Filipino music and freedom of expression.
I am woman.
Married to a man faithful and progressive,
he didn’t marry me for my breasts.
I am woman.
Proud and militant,
no way I take shit.
I am woman.
You should be, too.
International Women’s Day
March 8, 2022
