I know who I am

I was always oppressed,
I would always be oppressed.

Sometimes in the name of religion,
Sometimes in the name of gender.

Sometimes because how weak I am,
Sometimes because too strong I am.

Sometimes when my attire covered too much of my body,
Sometimes when my attire covered too little of my body.

Sometimes because I would remain silent,
Sometimes because I speak so much.

Still I would stand everytime,
Still I would fight every time.

I don't believe a word you say,
You don't oppress because I am female.

There is a need in you to prove your authority,
There is an urge in you to dominate.

I don't stand to demand equal status,
I don't stand to claim I can do all you can.

I know who I am,
I know what I can be.

Just let me be me,
Just think of me as another living soul.