Every Good Woman - An Ode to Feminine Existentialism

 (digital artwork by C. Sexton) 

Everybody say, every good woman knows how to cook 

But I don’t... 

I burn my water and grease my hands 

And my foot is missing a few toes.  

Just depends on whose mouth is around... 

Everybody say, every good woman knows how to be a momma 

Well I don’t...

My mama was there and almost swallowed me up 

I swallowed mine before they had the time to give up. 

Leaving imaginary tears behind...

Everybody say, every good woman knows how to please her man 

Well I don’t... 

It’s hard for a 5-year-old to understand 

When they’re told to lend a helping hand.

Everybody say, every good woman knows how to serve the Lord 

Well I don’t...

I curse, I doubt and I hate... to wait because sometimes I don’t think 

I’m all that great 

So I’ve been told...

Everybody say, every good woman know how to work hard 

Well I don’t ...

Because I just don’t want to.  

Sometimes I just want to be  

Want to be free 

Free to be  

Just me 

not Everybody 

You see?