I am a person
a human being
I am a soul
with feelings and emotions
I am a woman
who wishes and desires
I don't ask much
not for your love
not for your affection
I don't desire
your approval
nor your flattery
All I want
All we want
All anyone wants
is respect
It is not just a mere desire
It is my deepest desire
But it is more than that
It is a necessity
Like the air we breathe
The food we eat
And the water we drink
Every one of us needs respect
We are people, human beings
And women with souls.
