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i am a human being


i am a human being

 

and with that comes

 

respect

 

so i will no longer be

 

sleeping in your bed

 

where i do not belong

 

because i am not yours

 

i am my own.

 

and i deserve to give myself

 

respect.

 

 

- i can’t light your fire anymore

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