....we live in a society
of “can’ts”
and “shouldn’ts”
and “sorrys”
rather than
“fuck yeses”
and “hell yas”
and “fuck NOs”
all I have to say to women
is this one simple thing
take up some
god
damn
space
you’re amazing
perfection
the Rolls Royce of the world
women everywhere
you’re worth it
without Maybelline telling you so
you deserve to linger when you’re ordering coffee
you’re allowed to take a breath before you make everyone’s day
take an hour to decide what you want to wear
take a lifetime to choose a mate
you’re allowed to stutter in yoga class
if it’s pushing you to be your best
you’re allowed to speak your truth
every single time
please
speak your truth
even if your voice shakes
you’re allowed to take space
take up some space for your heart
take up some space for your mind
take up some damn space for yourself
you’re allowed to be seen
and be heard
in fact you must
we need you
we need you
did I say it enough?
we need you
you don’t need to give
and give
and then give
without filling yourself up
we need you
as a full being
because
you
women of the world
you hold the key
so please
show our daughters
and our sons
women are not nice
just to be nice
they’re kind
in the heart
and a fucking giant
in the soul
they take up space
in this world
space for them
space they deserve
that says they’re worthy
they light candles
on their own
just to sit in a cozy space
they run baths
for themselves
wear underwear
with lace
set up paints
and just paint
they eat steak
they didn’t make
they drink champagne
not in vain
but because they’re worth
every
last
bubble
women
of the world
you’re worth it
think throughout the day
am i playing small?
or am I standing tall?
it’s amazing
when one woman stands tall
the rest feel the call
so please
women of the world
for me
this it is
so that I can take up mine
take up
some
god
damn
space.
Tamara McLellan
