I am a girl
Different in body
Equal in mind and spirit
From that of my male counterparts
I am a lady
Comfortable in pretty gowns
With elegance and manners intact
Beauty exists as much within as without
I am a woman
Neither inferior nor superior
Strong in a belief of acceptance for all
With a thirst for education and art
I am a feminine spirit
One formed from love,
Compassion, bravery, and strength
From those who came before and the lives I lived prior
For all of the above and
In honor of generations to come
I stand in solidarity for the time is now!
Kelly Deeny 