As a woman, I revel in undesire
Smearing lipstick off my face
Removing the sheen of politeness
And all my sense of grace
As a woman, I refute your fantasies
Donning sweatpants and crooked teeth
I’ll open my legs and take up space
Without worrying what’s underneath
As a woman, I’ll yell too loud at parties
And refuse to wear a bra
Crow’s feet scampering with laughter
As I cherish every flaw
Yet as a woman, I’m tired
At always being cajoled
Being seen as a thing to be had
And an object to be controlled
I am a woman. I am me.
No man can never change that
Despite my rage or body fat
I am my notoriety
Undesire is my red ribbon
I cut it every day
I release this pain and expectation
Because I was born this way
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