High Wattage

As each woman walked by they took turns assessing her character, 

based on quirks and mannerisms.

Unearthing hidden vulnerabilities from a forbidden gesture, 

or stolen glance.

“That one!” 

“Oh. She’s definitely a stiletto.” 

“Yeah!” 

“High voltage being.” 

“Curious and dangerous to know.”

How the world judges its women. 

 © Adenike O. Akinbisehin, ‘High Wattage’.