You are not the saying
"boys will be boys"
that is so often
casually tossed into your
mind.
You are not the compliment
that ends with
"....for a girl"
that is used
when you do something well.
You are not the length
of your skirt or
the amount of midriff showing.
You are not the catcalls
or whistles
thrown at you while
walking down the street.
You are not the number
of people you've kissed
or slept with.
You are not the tears
you cried when
your heart was broken.
You are not the "no"
that you yelled
at the top of your lungs
that the boy didn't
listen to.
You are not a *****
if you wear skirts
down to your ankles.
And you are not an object.
You are strong.
You are fearless.
You are powerful.
You are smart.
You are thoughtful.
**You are woman.