[Just a Woman]

They tell me to calm down,
to take a deep breath and stop being so emotional.
But when I'm quiet,
I'm just cold and hormonal.
They say I should dress up—
high heels, a low cut dress, and nice makeup.
But I shouldn't be such a whore—
I shouldn't be showing that much skin or faking my beauty with makeup.

They tell me to trust them,
but the men on the street whisper...