I am not.

I am not one of those;

the girls with skirts hiked up.

Nor am I the innocent,

The ones the world will f**k up.

 

I am not the one who smiles and belongs.

I am not the quiet type,

or the melencholy,

or the one whom follows the throngs.

 

I am an angry girl,

not pretty, but very polite.

I am not a damsel in distress,

but smart; very bright.

 

I don't take kindly to being told.

"you must be protected"

but I don't like the idea that

"Women shouldn't be respected."

 

I am bitchy,I am fierce,

but a friend forever,

and all the way.

Still, best to be careful

There are so many things to say.

 

Whatever, Does it matter?

Because;

I am simply

I am not.

 

Reviews

[Wildecat]

Well written and as they say different strokes for different folks. Nice Write.

[TL Boehm]

well written, anthemic statement. I too liked it.

[An Ordinary Woman]

I really like this piece. I like the contrasting you've used and this poem speaks loudly of its creator because it is a powerful poem. Excellent writing and excellent message. :+)