I am strong, sensitive, and successful. I can be anything,
So why pigeonhole me into marriage, motherhood, and not being on my own?
Am I simply not enough as a woman?
I am powerful, proud, and peaceful. I can be anything,
So why pigeonhole me into cooking and cleaning when I could be a scientist or a Prime Minister?
Why judge me for not wanting a relationship?
Am I simply not enough as a woman?
I am multitasking, beautiful, and courageous. I can be anything,
So why pigeonhole me as selfish if I want a career or to make money and not have a family?
Am I simply not enough as a woman?
Let me fly into the sky as you allow your sons to, and let me be anything.
Don’t pigeonhole me by giving me pink clothes or Barbie dolls and keep me caged in.
Let me see the world and create my identity.
Remember, I am simply enough as a woman. That is my power and my unique strength:
I am sufficient as I am.
I am a woman.
Tavinder Kaur New was born in the UK. She has been writing since she was a teenager and was inspired by her English teacher. She began writing short stories and is now writing poetry. She is a keen reader and her long-term goal would be to write a novel. She regularly attends online writing groups and in-person to improve her writing and meet other like-minded writers. Tavinder’s other passions in life are crafting, yoga, volunteering for Breast Cancer Now as a Someone Like Me Volunteer, and writing for Fertility Network UK about childlessness.
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