We live in a world of contradictions,
Where freedom is a cherished ideal,
But also a source of limitations,
For those who do not fit the norm.

We are told to be ourselves,
But also to conform,
In chains of norms, society weaves,
A tapestry of expectations, tightly conceived,
Gender roles confine, but we seek to transcend,
To live as equals, our spirits on the mend.

We are told to pursue our dreams,
But also to be realistic,
Economic empowerment, a key to our release,
Economic shackles, disparities stark,
Empowerment blooms, igniting a spark,
For when we're financially strong, our worries decrease,...