Slay Another Day
I’m feeling just fine
But I don’t owe you a smile
This time is my own
And like Maxine I reclaim mine
You call me honey and baby
Like those are the names my mother chose
Go ahead and take a seat
You’re stepping on my toes
And these boots were made for walking
Right on down this street
Tripping on the fragile men
Falling at my feet
Stepping over bodies
I manslammed to the ground
Ain’t got time for your mansplaining
No, I won’t stick around
I’m busy minding my own business
Living out my life
Don’t have time to interview
For the position of your wife
Don’t need references, my friend
Don’t need your approval, thanks
And every curve this body owns
Doesn’t need your Spanx
I am walking on my way
With ceilings left to shatter
And all those words you throw at me
Will never really matter
And those hands that reach to touch
Should draw back at my wrath
Because this street is littered now
With the ones who tried to block my path
I don’t hate men, I really don’t
No matter what you say
But I’ll smash the patriarchy
And live to slay another day.
