Women who can call the shots I’ve always admired
To be that kind of woman is my hidden desire
To stand firm and unwavering when I know I am right
To feel and exude confidence, to not dim my light..
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Sometimes it appears to be a goal that I can attain
At other times, I fear I would always remain
Confined to my shell, wrapped as I have been
In my insecurities, unheard and unseen..
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To take command of a situation, I need
To keep my emotions at bay, I must heed
The warning signs that creep up in my field of vision
My strategy should on the spot undergo revision
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Sometimes, in certain situations, out of the blue
I find myself in charge, without consciously making an effort to
I am focused on problem-solving, with no time to spare
To listen to my inner critic, in that moment I am aware
That I have to take command, that there is no choice
Sotto voce, I hear an encouraging voice
Telling me to just do it, so I go ahead confidently
Such moments are rare, but I cherish them indefinitely
Passion...unbridled 