Cleopatras

To all the Cleopatras in my life, thank you!



Without pyramids behind her,
I see her ghost like image before me.
My mirror reflects her efforts
to cover her real beauty
while we wait at the red light.

Modern day Cleopatra,
working mother,
strong woman,
wonderful friend,
bitten again by the viper.

You can no longer
allow the Mark Antonys
to dictate your reactions.
For the sake of this world
your voice must be heard!

Let the beauty of your heart
paint your face dear queen
and accentuate the sparkle
of your beautiful eyes.
Acknowledge the beauty you are.

Don’t be afraid to take a chance,
let your voice carry the clear note of confidence,
let your freedom set the rhythm of your life,
let your joy be expressed in life’s dance.
Hold those you love always closer.


Without you what love song would be written?
Without you what child would be born?
Without you what comfort would be found?
Oh, feminine soul, you were not a mistake,
you complete the universe.