BITCH; GOOD OR BAD

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 that
I am free to be the
wonderful creature that I am,
with all my own intricacies,
contradictions, quirks and beauty.
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 up 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.
I am proud to be a bitch!
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.
By God, 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!