I am a woman

I am a woman
I lived through the ages
Of torture and pain;
Usage and rape

I am a woman
I survived these years
Living as a tool
Abused and neglected

I am a woman
I was accused of being a witch
Hanged and defiled
God never saved me.

I am a woman
I fight for myself
For those of the newer generation
For those whom are like me

I am a woman
I was treated as a toy
Fondled, violated
Left in the rain

I am a woman
I shall stay my ground
I will fight for my rights
I won't be torn down.

I am a woman
I am proud
I am beautiful
I am my own

I am a woman
And I belong to none
Nor to men, nor to hurt
Nor to sorrow, nor to pain
Nor to the society who has caused me pain

I am a woman.
I survived.