Freedom

So we wait, with baited breath to see if there are enough of us to stand against the tide 

The waves of ignorance have been lapping at the shores

Waves of hatred, waves of anger 

Once again we've been beaten down 

Once again told our place 

We will not bow

To misogyny 

We stand!

Sisters!

We gather!

Women!

With many voices raised together we declare that we are free!

You cannot have my freedom 

I want none of your false "protection"

I am for liberty 

I am for truth 

And I have stood in the breech

Proclaiming 

Freedom!