Sour Women

I think I’m past my best before
And now the local corner store
Will have to take me off the floor
With all the other sour women
I’m not sure what happened though
I’m told that’s just the way it goes
There comes a time when women folk
Develop this bizarre condition
And I should’ve seen it coming
Me and all the sour women
With our unashamed opinions proudly on display
Uncomfortable for people who would take that pride away
If this is what it’s like to be
Too far beyond my sweet sixteen
To be part of your groceries
From here among the sour women
Then take me to the discount bins
With my unshaken confidence
To tell it like it really is
For anyone who cares to listen
Seems to me we’re far from sour
Every day we’re more empowered
Look at all the beauty our wisdom can create
Cause women aren’t meant to be consumed before a date
So here’s to all my sour women
To many many years of living
Free