Rising

Rising

I am rising.
Shaking off the fear of my Summer]
and the subtle change in my light
.I am rising like the proverbial phoenix
or any women who pays the rent
I am untying the knots of self]
squared and tight these ropes that bind
and opening my eyes to clarity
and the rich lushness of my life
I am extending my arms to embrace the day
and shaking hands with illusions
these only cloud the mind
I am slipping on my four inch heels
like the wanton woman I am
or any woman who pays the rent
and dancing, with cat like moves
feeling the slow rhythm of my life song
I am tasting my own words
and they are good ,like wild honey
I am rising, like any woman and I am free.