I heard that you’ve been
going around town
talking like you know me-
when it is plainly obvious that
you know nothing

I am a strong person
I’ve had to be in order
to deal with the shit hand
life gave me

I am independent
I don’t have to depend
on a man to protect me
I can protect my own
by any means necessary

I am a fighter
I will fight for my family
my God and my country
I won’t take things lying down
just because you think a woman
should be quiet

I am powerful
I can make change happen
simply by standing up and taking
a stand against small mindedness

I am capable
I can do things for myself
I don’t need a man to help me
or do things for me

I am worthy
of so much
be it love
affection
and time

THAT is who I am