To my fellow women

My dear fellow women,
I see you,
broken,
smudged mascara,
rolling tears

I see you
putting yourself back together,
bit by bit
acing that winged eyeliner
that gummy smile

I see you
fearing to be seen
hating attention
hiding behind a friend

I see you
finally taking over the stage
responding with confidence
Posing with that friend

I see you
hiding braces behind palms
holding back your laughter instead
giving that subtle smile
wanting to dance
yet choosing to cheer up
those who are dancing

I see you
laughing the hardest
singing the loudest
dancing your heart out

And I want to tell you that

you are worthy in all your versions
and I love you

I want to see you win

Another woman, rooting for you always

Much love