I
am neither weak
Nor a walk over
Walk not over me -
My body
My mind
My emotions
For I am a woman
You have no right to
me
To my body
It's mine for keeps
Mine alone
When I say
"no"
I really mean NO
So back off
I won't be brow
beaten
And subjugated
To silence
As my heart
In tears
In pain
Amidst injustice,
screams
Even if
You will not with me,
stand
Like an eagle
Will I soar
For my truth
I will stand
Regardless
Even if
You take away
My youth
My innocence
My smile...
My smile
Shall I have
again
'cause
I am a woman
With dignity
Will I walk
Unafraid
Of this society
And what it says
'cause
I am a woman
With pride
Will I open
My heart wide
To all opportunities
Despite uncertainties