I am a person

Who was created free

I do not want to be disregarded, without rights

Because of my female gender

I do not want

A third person to decide for me

And sell me like goods

 

No one has the right

To raise a hand against me

And to molest me

From society’s point of view

I am not a good girl

Because the image of our society

Prescribes submission to everything

And renouncing your wishes

 

I do not have the right to raise my voice there

Innocent, cowardly and shy

No loud laughter

Not drawing attention to myself

Being as invisible as possible

 

When I hold up my head

I am acting contrary

To what is considered being a good girl

Those whom I love

And who love me

Are the first to hold me back

They join forces

To shape me according to their views

 

This is the place

That I am forced to fight against

Those who are closest are becoming distant from me

 

There are only two paths for me:

To become what I want

Or what society expects

I decide for the first

Mine is the path of freedom

I want to live free

Even if I must give my life for this