Just a woman

Don't tell me I'm small, weak, and vulnerable
When I am tall, strong, and powerful
Don't say a man can't hit me
because I can protect myself.
I'll let him open the door for me
but sometimes I'll do it for him.
Maybe I don't wear make-up (or even shave my legs)
because I like how I look.
Just because I wear masculine clothes
doesn't mean I'm trying to hide myself.
Don't assume I'm gay
Don't assume I'm straight.
I am proud of my strong arms
of my short hair
of my athletic ability
I'm not good for a "female athlete"
I'm good for any athlete.
Don't tell me I'm a workaholic
for having a full time job
while my husband takes care of the kids;
look, I bring home the bacon.
Just because I'm the minority,
doesn't mean I'm not there.