10 Things
Titilope Sonuga
3:36When the world unravels before you And even your dreams are crumbling stones When everything you dare to touch is set on fire And all around you is ash and smoke Remember this Rock bottom is a perfect place for rebuilding Remember that you are your mother's daughter Your grandmother's answered prayers A whole bloodline of women who bend in response to raging winds There is nothing broken here Nothing damaged or discarded Each scar is a badge of honour Every misstep a victory dance waiting to happen You are a woman becoming Learning the complicated language of forgiveness The intricate lessons of the universe and your heart It's just a muscle It needs exercise You were born for this sort of heavy lifting You were born one part saint, one part warrior woman Loving yourself without shame