BITCH

When I stand up for myself , and my beliefs, they call me a bitch.
When I stand up for those I love, they call me a bitch.
When I speak my mind, think my own thoughts,
or do things my own way, they call me a bitch.

Being a bitch means that I am free to be the
wonderful creature that I am
with all my own intricacies, contradictions,
quirks and beauty.


Being a bitch means I won't compromise what's in my heart.
It means I live my life MY way.
It means I won't allow anyone to step on me.

When I refuse to tolerate injustice and speak up
against it, I am defined as a bitch.
The same thing happens when I take time for myself
instead of being everyone's maid
or when I act a little selfish.


I am proud to be a bitch!
It means I have the courage and strength to
allow myself to be who I truly am and won't become
anyone else's idea of what they think I "should" be.

I am outspoken, opinionated, and determined!
By God, I want what I want, and there is nothing wrong with that!
So try to stomp on me, try to douse my inner flame,
try to squash every ounce of beauty I hold within me.
You won't succeed.


And if that makes me a bitch, so be it.
I embrace the title and am proud to bear it.