I wish I were a boy

I would speak my mind.

I would get away with acting foolish.

I would not let anything get to me.

I never look back.

But I'm just a girl.

I'm just a target in a boy's playground.

No...

I am a girl.

I do speak my mind.

I do as I please.

I do not hide behind a shield.

I always look forward.

I am stronger than how people see me.

One day everybody is going to see that.

If it takes a day or a decade,

I know my place is not determined by my gender.

Do you?