On Women's day, March 8 2017

My beauty is neither my strength nor my weakness.

Do not romanticize me

I am no object.

Do not glorify me

I am no petal.

I am no embodiment of unconditional love

I am no universal mother, daughter or sister.

I am a woman – a part of the Universe.

A marvel of creation.

A sign of life force.

Why should I even ask for respect?

Should it not be a given?

Do not respect me more because I am a woman.

Respect me no less, because I am a woman.

Respect me as I am.

As part of the Universe.

Interdependence is all what I seek.

Compassion is what I can give and take.

Because, you and me are part of the same Universe.