Feminist

why are you a feminist? she asks

good question, i say to her

and begin my explanation.

i believe in equality,

i believe that men and women alike

should be treated with the utmost love and respect.

that girls should build eachother up,

create bonds and friendships

instead of scars and wounded emotions.

that men should think of women as

intelligent, brave, and strong

before labeling them as pretty,

or ugly, or too this or too that.

that girls grow up learning

they can become anything

they put their mind to.

why am i a feminist? you ask

because of you, my dear,

and thousands of other girls

that feel lonely, less than, and unwanted.