SHE
I am she
But not she you tell me to be
My body is a temple
But One you shall not desecrate with objectification
I will decorate it how I please
You may show me affection, love
But I do not owe you reciprocity
No, does not grant you animosity
I do not owe you the woman you expect me to be
The woman you see on social media
the woman you see in pornography
I do not exist for you
I am grown
I am no longer the 14-year-old me that would stuff her bra
Would skip her meal. Would constantly compare herself to others who were prettier, smarter
Who would base herself worth on her grades, how “fashionable” she was
Liking pictures of girls with thigh gaps, visible collar bones and ribs. And wondering: why don’t I look like that? That’s normal right?
I am she
I am she who dictates her own womanhood
the woman who prioritizes her own joy over the acceptance of her peers
the woman who will not sacrifice herself for your pleasure
When I say no you will hear my voice
Posted Jan 25, 2022, 3:46 AM UTC