What would a life synchronized with my hormones look like?
If I could harness the estrogen spike
Push myself further, try to achieve more
At the peak of my energy, some wins score
Go out in the world with confidence
Engage in physical activity intense
Then start slowing down, to focus on self-care
In the second half of the month, prepare
For physical discomfort and imminent mood swings
That the second half of the month brings
Spend time in quiet self-reflection, amble at a slower pace
For the discomfort about to come, myself brace
Devote the worst part of the month to much-needed rest
So that with the hormonal upswing, I am ready to give it my best..
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Alas, the work landscape was by men designed
No one had women’s physiology in mind
So women try to ignore their hormonal waves
And put up a front that is brave
Despite this, I’ve realized that if I live
In synchrony with my hormones, I can be more productive
So wherever I can, I have decided to follow
My cyclic hormonal ebb and flow
Passion...unbridled 