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S.E.L.F (Self. Evaluation, Liberation, and Freedom)


 I am a woman,

There is nothing to be ashamed of.

I bleed once a month, sometimes twice

I have breast, hips, thighs and booty.

I am a woman,

There is nothing to fear.

I am the accused lesser sex

I disagree.

I am not loose, nor promiscuous,

I just know what I want.

The only role in society for me is the one

I am meant to fulfill with

virtue, smarts and cleverness

not by the standards set before me

or by gender roles and stereotypes.

I can build a bench just like any man,

I can bake a cake just as good as another woman,

I can succeed with the best of them

I am just me.

 

 

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SuperWoman20

I am a Sophomore at Miami Dade College. I love the beautiful outdoors, baby animals are so adorable. And writing for me is a gateway to letting out my frustrations, joys and happiness in life. Granted, I'm not much of a poet I find this could be a great outlet for me. It's been a wonderful year and college experience. I hope and wish I learn more about the beautiful world around me.

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SuperWoman20
<p>Thank you so much! Please look around and read some of my other poems. Your feedback is welcomed!</p>
Hollywood16
<p>Go girl I love this&nbsp;</p>

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