Things I'm Tired of Hearing

“I wouldn’t hit a girl”.

I bleed a week every month—

A punch won’t phase me

When a kick between the legs leaves you

Completely out of action.

“You throw like a girl”.

I will ball up my rage

And your fragile masculinity—

I’ll send it flying down your throat.

Swallow.

“You’re not like other girls”.

There is nothing wrong

With other girls.

I shouldn’t feel the need to

To separate myself from femininity—

Should I hate being strong?