She Did it Anyway

I have been thought of, and sometimes called (to my face)

reckless, 

unmanageable, 

spirited, 

irresponsible, 

careless, 

strong 

and uncontrollable. 

I probably deserve these adjectives and others. 

I do not think they mean to hurt me, maybe they want to 

preserve me, 

slow me down, 

protect me, 

keep me, 

shelter me,

but every time I hear one of those words,
I am weakened.

I have a voice,

I am going to do it anyway, 

because I am incredibly alive, I am brave and
I have so much more to do!


"Strip Me"  Natasha Bedingfield