The Bitch

When I stand up for myself and my beliefs, they call me a bitch.
When I stand up for those I love, they call me a bitch. When I
speak my mind, think my own thoughts or do things my own
way, they call me a bitch.

Being a bitch means I won't compromise what's in my heart.
It means I live my life MY way. It means I won't allow anyone
to step on me. When I refuse to tolerate injustice and speak
against it, I am defined as a bitch.

The same thing happens when I take time for myself instead of
being everyone's maid, or when I act a little selfish. It means I
have the courage and strength to allow myself to be who I truly
am and won't become anyone else's idea of what they think I
"should" be.

I am outspoken, opinionated and determined. I want what I want
and there is nothing wrong with that!

So try to stomp on me, try to douse my inner flame, try to squash
every ounce of beauty I hold within me. You won't succeed.
And if that makes me a bitch, so be it. I embrace the title and am
proud to bear it.

Privacy...........

 Please do not stand here and talk, whine, or ask questions. Wait until I get out.

Yes, it is locked. I want it that way. It is not broken, I am not trapped.
I know I have left it unlocked, and even open at times, since you were born,
because I was afraid some horrible tragedy might occur while I was in here,
but it's been 10 years and I want some PRIVACY.