I am a feminist because I get to
I get to not shave
My legs
My underarms
My brows
... unless, of course I want to.

I am a feminist because I have to
I have to look at me
And live with me
And learn to love me
Everyday, everywhere
Everytime.

I am a feminist because I refuse to
I refuse to be told
That I can't
Or I shouldn't
And I must
Or I mustn't
That I am just another Woman.

I am a feminist because I need to
I need to speak
And be heard
And to be, just be
Me in a place and a space
And that's OK

I am a feminist because I know that
I know that I am not
Just another woman
Another statistic
Another notch on your belt
Another fruit on the tree

I am a feminist because
I don't know how not to be
One.