Who I Am

What makes me weak? My fears.
What makes me whole? My God.

What keeps me standing? My faith.
What makes me compassionate? My selflessness.

What makes me honest? My integrity.

What sustains my mind? My quest for knowledge.

What teaches me all lessons? My mistakes.

What lifts my head high? My pride, not arrogance.

What if I can't go on? Not an option.
What makes me victorious? My courage to climb.

What makes me competent? My confidence.

What makes me sensual? My insatiable essence.

What makes me beautiful? My everything.

What makes me a woman? My heart.

Who says I need love? I do.

What empowers me? My God & Me.

Who am I? I AM AN AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMAN!

--Author Unknown