I have talked with women
And been irrevocably changed
They have taught me
More than any man ever could
Shown me more of the world
Than travel or money
I have talked with women
Women who have chosen
The health of their souls
Over the strain of society
Women who have
Loved themselves enough to be
“Crazy”
Women who have gone on adventures
Without guilt
Women who let themselves think
In the way that the water flows and the moon ebbs
Flexible and yet strong
Stronger still because they’re malleable
Women who love to learn and explore
Who are not following prescription
Women who dig deep into their hearts
And keep going
Keep loving and fighting
And through it all, keep laughing and crying
Yes, I have talked with women
And learned from them
And been changed by them
These women
These revolutionary souls
Some who are soft and gentle
Others who scream at the streets
These women
Who defy all definition
Who carry
All that deserves care
I have talked with women
And I am irrevocably changed
