Woman
in you there is no fault

Bruised lips and hips
tattoed wrists and unmet
lists for the future

It was good to hear you laughing

Strong fierceness of a lion
you are the reason
that I came

Head hanging on
long hair streaming
tears down beaten trails

You are all fair
there is no spot in you

Mother
lover
wife
survivor

My hope is met in the hands
of your hungry children
fed with every thing
you've got

You are a woman
and I will wash your feet
with my tears