I am a woman…

I am a woman,
Do not take me for granted
I am a thinking human
Respect the intelligence to me bestowed

I am a woman
Do not mistaken me to be naive
I am just as experienced as anyone
Respect the journey that I lived, live

I am a woman
Do not mistaken me to be weak
I have strength enough to defeat a demon
Respect my path and my deed, I seek

I am a woman
Do not take me to be vulnerable
I have the courage to protect me and my own
Respect that I am strong and capable

I am a woman
Do not think that I am alone
I have friends in my zone
Respect that I too can fight on

I am a woman
Do not think I will succumb
I have the staying power to all unknown
Respect that I shall not give in, give up