Boss LadyWhen I said:“All I need is a computernotebook, and pento make me happy.”He sipped his drinkeyed me appreciativelyand called me:“Boss lady”Boss lady?Definition:an urban colloquialismfor a sisterwho takes care of businessand only needs -- wants --a man to hold herin between the timeshe’s taking care of businessI smiled,thought ofall the thingsI’ve been calledfor my independencefor the temerityto think I’m equal to a manBitchBall busterFunny how a namecan make you feel so ashamedAkin to calling white liberalsnigger loversBoss ladyI like itIt’s running neck and neckwith: “thunder and lightening”My brothers sure knowwhat to sayand I love itwhen they recognizethat strengthmakes a woman realValjeanne Jeffers-Thompson copywrite 2007 all rights reservedThis is another poem that I had a lot of fun writing, even more so because it based on actual events. As always, comments and critiques are welcome (smile).
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