Yes, I am a woman
But does that give you the right to say that I am weak
To say that I am worthless
To say that I deserve nothing
To say that I hold no value
To say that I only belong in the kitchen
To say that I am a possession
That can be sold, bought, owned and used
Why do you take your anger and frustration out on me?
Blame me for every wrong thing in your life
Beat me to the point where I can't even recognise myself
Am I not also human just like you?
Don't I bruise just like you?
Don't I bleed just like you?
Don't I breathe just like you?
Don't I have a beating heart just like you?
So why do you treat me like the dirt on your shoe?
Do you know the pain you are putting me through?
Or do you just not care for me anymore?