Look, honey
I took a kickboxing class
with a girl I knew
in another town
who afterwards said:
maybe you can try
a class closer to you next time
& like, who needs that?
I'm incredible
I lead with my knuckles
like they taught me
punching bags and people's pads
like my life depended on
saving myself, in a dark alleyway
kicking over my head
roundhouse style, impeccable
form, the black mats of the gym
almost unable to hold up my glory
& who are you to say
I'm not worthy?
& who are you to say
I don't have the ability?
I'm flawless, honey
a queen in my own right
powerful and winning fights
arms tucked up close to my body
flipping people over
I only took the one class
& already
I'm more powerful
than the words
you could use against me
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