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FLOETIC

LARA

We are not always
gentle & delicate
Sweet & cuddly
Nurturing or motherly

So does that mean
We are not feminine enuff
We are not women?

u say i should act right.
What is right 
when im left with no options
Its wrong!
Long trying to keep up with your expectations
Keep ya nails fleeky, ya hair neat & tidy
Suck it in, push it up,
keep them titties perky!

Objectifying me
Yet Still i cant win

Your too pert
your too prim
your too damn proper

Your too fat
your too thin
Youve got to look hotter

A ditzy bimbo or just a blonde
With too much sass & opinions 

Whinging moaning
Sumone Hush that old bag
Get control of yourself
You stupid mad hag.

A Witch, a broad
a twat, a cow
Nah not havin this
it shudnt b allowed!

The lists go on
Its way too long

Connotations that suggest
different behavioural expectations
for women then men

derogatory words
used to box females in.

A male boss is commanding,
a leader
so powerful
But a woman Is a bossy bitch
that thinks she knows it all

Its absurd 
ambitious is now a dirty word
If a woman chooses to like high fashion
or dares to drive a fast car
Shes considered too high maintenance!

But when hes flying high in his fly whip
People think he’s got his shit together
but she...
Shes jus A diva
Hows she get so rich
She musta sucked sumones dick
jus another psycho bitch!

Yet If she chooses to stay home
takin care of the family
Suddenly she cant b too clever 

Shes jus a mother
Dont waste no Time on her
don’t bother brother 

shes past her prime
Forget aging like a fine wine

U want da fresh ting
new ting
Young screw loose ting
Cant u hear how my hotLine blings
Ring ring

Make it hot
Drop it low
wine it slow
Commands demands
all dis pressure
Be a dirty girl
with a heart light as a feather

A freak in the sheets
a lady in the streets
So when were out & about
id prefer if ya meek
dont act too loud
dont draw no attention

Oh Did i forget to mention
Dont be Too Frigid nor too frumpy

Irrational illogical hesterical
Just a hussy
Shes catty shes loose
The list is obtrude

See mostly 
us women are insulted through references to sexual morals or being compared to sub-human entities
while men are insulted by being associated with women, weakness, femininity.

The man dem are players
While the women are sluts
Rachet thot. Sket. slag.
A skank. A whore. A Hoe.
The Vocabulary gender divide is deep yo!

But
When i switch in this bitch
Start laying it down
Im a psycho now
U Be wearing a frown
Just give me a sec
let me adjust my crown 

Fierce female full of fire energy
soft sensual & sexy when I choose to be

U ah gwan bad 
but imma gwan badda
Madda psycho bitch wid dis swagger

must be hormonal
way too emotional
Words that should be gender neutral

Women have ups & downs
ins & outs
jus like the next one we’re human beings

Meaning
If u catch her on the wrong day
or speak to her in a peak way
Yeah she might let the psycho in her out
She might scream 
she might shout

But both genders have hormones

Yet these Labels r thrown only at females

If a man acts a little mild
hes acting like a pussy

I’ll have u know...
my pussy is not mild
infact shes been known to act a liccle wild

Sum call her a cunt 
a word that became outrageous & dirty
But My precious is amazing 
and more then worthy

This pussy is gold!
I know u wanna take a mould
And put it up on your wall yo!

So Refer to my flower
My noni 
my hole
as if it is worth its weight in gold
Cause it is! 

The tings she does are magical!
Got u singing hallelujah
All praise to jah

So let’s challenge these concepts

Yes I am Weak at times
And strong at others

Yes i get upset
Yes there are days im filled with regret

Sometimes i wither up like a tree in winter
Curled in on myself
protecting from this vicious world

But Jus like maya angelo said
Still i rise
I am a queen 
with heaven between my thighs
between my eyes

In the depths of my heart
Marvel at my art
Watch me spark and ignite a fire 
bright as can be
Watch me glow
Watch me grow...

Capable and sacred.

I am a hub 
a bundle of love,
of vision, 
of hope.
Even in my saddest days
Despite the trauma, 
the anger, the pain
I am a woman 
greatness i maintain

Resiliant. Remarkable.
I shud b Respected.
Never neglected.

So i’ll take your 
Insulting abusive invective words 
and trample them down into the dirt

For i am a diamond 
found in those very depths of nothingness
Watch me shine - refine 
Oh so sublime

An empresss 
oh yes with the mostess
despite all da stress 
everyday im blessed 

For I am woman. 
Whateva I choose to be. 
Whateva i choose to present.
Whether u choose to accept me is irrelevant.

I am woman. Honor me.

 

Bio

 

Lara Lee (formally known as FLOetic Lara) is a prolific poet, singer & performance artist. It is hard to categorise her genre as she effortlessly fuses poetry and sound, drawing influence from a variety of musical styles with a distinct vocal foundation in Jazz & Soul music. Lara Lee's soulful sultry voice is a wonderful instrument that she has mastered beautifully.  Her presence is powerful, it is clear to see, when watching her on stage that this is a seasoned performer. 

 

Lara expresses her love, frustrationand passion through her music. Sharing how the arts has personally helped her overcome a somewhat difficult past, Lara has a keen interest in the impact of music on mental health. Having managed & facilitated over a year of weekly creative workshops within SLAM Mental Health services on hospital wards and with patients within the community, she uses her art to challenge the status quo on Mental Health, share her own experiences, and inspire others. 

 

The opening act of choice for neo-soul award winning artists Dwele and Jaguar wright & performing for the likes of Gina Yashere & Erykah Badu to name a few, she has paved the way for her continuing success. 

 

 

An internationally acclaimed artist, recording a full project in Bob Marley’s famous Tuff Gong Studio, Jamaica and touring around Asia. East Africa and New York, she has now stepped into a new phase as Lara Lee, recent accomplishments include being mentored by Sir Tom Jones as part of The Voice UK 2015 series who stated ‘This girl is a star’. Lara made it through to the live finals of the show where she was the first person to showcase her poetic skills alongside her beautiful vocal abilities.This is an artist whose passion you have got to experience live and direct

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