Suddenly I am confused.

My mind is full, but nothing makes sense.

Suddenly I am afraid.

My body tense, as if death is approaching.

Suddenly I am let down.

My life but a shadow of what I expected.

Suddenly I am alert.

My sense of all is multiplied.

Suddenly I am ashamed.

My face turns downward to hide.

Suddenly I am nervous.

My hands shaking against my will.

Suddenly I am defiant.

My thoughts fight to overcome.

Suddenly I am crying.

My pain shows in my tears.

Suddenly I am human.

I feel, I need, I hope and I pray.

I am a woman.