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Just Because I Am A Female


I am a woman. 
That means, I can do whatever I please with my body. 
Decorate it. 
Show off as much skin as I want. 
Do whomever I please. 
Just because I am a female does not mean you can subject me to having to cover up normal body parts. 
Just because I am a female does not mean I have to make you a sandwich. 
Just because I am a female, does not mean it is my fault you don't have selfcontrol and you decided to force sex upon me. 
Just because I am a female does not mean I have to live up to the standards of long hair, tan skin, hairless body, makeup on my face,  white teeth, flat stomach, long legs, and a big butt. 
But if  I do it does not make me any less than the girl next to me who doesnt live up to those standards. 
Just because I am a female does not mean I can not have a romantic relationship with another female. 
Just because I am a female does not mean I can't have casual sex. 
Just because I am a female does not give you a right to try to control my body and what I decide to do with it.
Just because I am a female does not mean I can't like the same thing a guy enjoys. 
Just because I am a female does not mean I have to be feminine. 
Just because I am a female does not mean I am inferior to you. 
I am a human being. 
I have my own opinions. 
I have right to vote. 
I have right to run for president. 
Why can I have all that, but not control over my body? 
Or be equal to a male? 
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Brave As A Noun

I'm a 15 year old girl from Kentucky and an aspiring artist, poet, novelist, makeup artist, musician. I've been writing poetry for a very long time. My name is Shay, I'm pansexual, genderfluid, body positive, anti-hate, pro-peace.

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