WOMAN, BE MADE WHOLE

Misguided femaninity breeds bitterness and discontent
That eventually leads to ones social detriment
When refusing to look within, based on what one understands
Measuring the strength of womanhood on the ability to get a man
Looking to the aesthetic as a source of happiness
Not considering the shallow and shabiness,...
Of the which you look to, for the moment, to get an eyeful
Blindsided by the hurt, that completes another cycle
Perceptions and perspectives are accented to the effect
That the world is hurtful, and they tend to direct,...
An attitude of resignation of which they deem,...
That all men want is that one thing,... or so it seems
Some erect barriers of a defensive bout
That somehow keeps the wrong ones in, and the right ones out
Imprisoned behind walls of self, longing for arms that embrace and console
When the answer is with in her, that she needs to be made whole

Given to desire, into a trap, one is shoved,...
Into exchanging sex for the hope of being loved
Not looking to the end purpose of her actions, to all of the above
To give, and give of herself, then eventually feel like she's being taken advantage of
With issues of her own, she vies to compete,...
For love and affection she feels will make her complete
Not realizing that her path, to disappointment, is prone
Due to the fact that destiny and circumstance have a mind of their own
Without eyes of faith, she sees the curtain of the unknown
Of which behind such a curtain, lies the possibility of being alone
A consideration with which she'd rather not concieve
For the thought of such an existence is more painful, than she can percieve
With all the beauty that resides in her,... in surplus
Somehow she feels that she needs a man to fulfill her purpose
But what she needs, is to get closer to the lover of her soul
Who can mend her spirit, and make her whole

Precious woman,... forget all that you've been taught
Throw out your pre-concieved ideas and notions,... reformulate your thoughts
Put your mind on focus, to those things that are of avail
And realize that this is real life, and not a fairy tale
The quote, unquote, man of your dreams, the one that you adore
Is far from being that handsome prince, or some sort of savior
To wisk you up off of your feet, and to warm your bones
Quite often it is the case that brotha man has an agenda all his own
Know that you don't need a man to validate you
Realize that there is something greater that awaits you
Say to yourself, "I am beautiful, I am sweet"
"As a person, I'm my own best friend,... I am complete"
Go on and be a woman who walks in strength
Be enduring, through times bredth, and length
Walk in your destined, purposed role
And if you can't, I say to you woman,... be made whole

Pain is an inevitable part of life
So is the toil, struggle and strife,...
Of being female, where macho mentalities rule
In a world that can be potentially cruel
Purpose not to fall for the petty mind games
That causes you to look inward, and at yourself point the finger of blame
And ride the wave of the guilty, when upon close view
You're feeling bad for something you didn't even do
Take time to heal,... however long
Then rise, body, soul and spirit, and walk proud, ladylike, and strong
Let your broken soul be mended by the one who can do it right
The very one who by His word said "Let there be light"
Realize that to feel loved, you don't need a man to nuzzle
Realize that as a person, you're complete, and not a piece of the puzzle
To be strong outside, of your insides, don't give others control
Walk with a strong will, and a strong resolve,... woman,... be made whole


Written by: K. Charles (a.k.a. K-JiO)
(c) 1999