This thesis examines the nuances of womanhood, particularly the author's life experiences. The first section will be composed of poems relating to childhood, followed by poems relating to the young adult years, and finally poems dealing with adulthood. The poems will focus on various people, places, events and cultures that have influenced the poet. "My Life Stained in Ink" will demonstrate the nuances of womanhood with poetic prose from the poet's recollection of memories.