I am a woman.

Femininity courses through my veins

my bones are filled with what I am.

I am a woman.

I am the voice that gets pushed aside

the moment a man enters the room.

I am a woman.

I am the 17% of ceos

and 0% of any US presidents

and the 20 cents a man is given over me.

I am a woman.

I am the one who puts the police on speed dial

and continues to walk home every night.

I am a woman.

I am the one who will stand for my sisters

no matter what genitalia they have

or who they love.

And I will sympathize when my brothers

are told their pain is disallowed.

I am a woman.

I am a voice that could be pushed aside

but can never be silenced.

I am a woman.

Femininity courses through my veins

met by confidence and courage.

My bones are filled with what I am

my heart pumps it everywhere inside of me.

I am a woman.

I will not settle until we get the presidency

Until we get the dollar

Until we get to make the choice
about our own bodies

and the world respects our
ownership of ourselves.

Until our physical appearance does not
determine our worth.

I am a woman.

I am not ashamed

nor will I be shamed.

I am a woman

and I will not settle

until every woman

is treated equal

to every man.

A/N

Happy International Women's Day. I support every woman in my life, no matter if they're cisgendered or trans. All who identify as a female are. To the ladies, do not let a man, or anyone really, make you feel inferior. Leave their sorry ass if they do not give you the love and respect you deserve, whether it be in a personal relationship or in the workplace. To the men, love the girls in your life. They are just as good and deserving as you are.