proud to be

maybe because I'm a woman of color
i feel that I can relate to the whole (in)equality issue
maybe because I'm a woman of color
i understand what it means to be talked down to and made to feel inferior
maybe because I'm a woman of color
i can feel the pain and anger when stereotypes and labels are placed upon me
so undeservingly
and maybe because I am a woman
i am not expected to voice my opinions so loudly and proudly
yes, I know what it feels to be different
so don't tell me otherwise
the color of my skin reminds me everyday of my uniqueness
and hell yes, I am proud
proud to be who I am
proud to be the beautiful shade of brown that I am
proud to be pinay
proud to be dakilang pilipina