A Word of A Woman
he shouted at me disrespectfully
just because i am a woman
doesn't mean that i can't stand up for myself
"don't cut your hair too short, try put on some make up, and use dresses more often"
people told me intensely
just because i am a woman
doesn't mean that i can't dress up comfortably
"you must know how to cook for your husband when you grow up"
mother kept telling me since i was little
just because i am a woman
doesn't mean that I'll be in the kitchen all day, waiting for you to come home
"don't go out after dark"
father warned me everyday
just because i am a woman
doesn't mean that i can't take care of myself
i am just tired of being treated as if i were nothing
i am more than what you think
please please please
stop acting like i'm a tease
open up your eyes and see
you know nothing about me
i am a strong independent woman who knows what's best for herself
—ra