Standing

Susan Owens
I stand,
Not as a short man being tall
Not as a woman filling a mans shoes
Not as a boss
Not as an employee

I stand
Not as a mother
Not as a wife
Not as a daughter
Not as a sister

I stand so tall because I stand for me

I do not stand to be tall
I do not stand to be you
I do not stand in hopes of something
I do not stand for nothing

I will not sit
Not for him
Not for her
And not for you

I stand so tall because I stand for me

I will not sit
Because I should
like everyone else
I am not afraid

I will not sit
Because you say
I do not wish to stay put
I do not like the captivity

I stand so tall because I stand for me

Published by Susan Owens

I believe that there is more to life then what meets the eye.  View profile

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