Sweet words like a summer oasis

I sought solace in my brothas from white racists

They called me sister, queen, goddess, filled me with complements

and for a minute... i was comforted and connected to the sentiment.

For my brother's reverence

the typical patriarchal occurance

he wanted my subserviance and deference

he wanted me to be chaste, cover up, dont be sexual or risque

putting my assets on display

he claims he'd neva respect me

if i looked that way

says thats not ok.

claims its for my best interests

so i'm not exploited, used, taken advantage against

since when did i need protection for my sexuality?

From my sexuality?

Tryna keep otha men from fucking me

like property or a spoiled commodity?

If you really want to protect me

then CONTROL and CHECKyourselves,

for YOU are a woman's greatest threat
and enemy.

My pussy, my mind, my body

not your territory

I OWN IT ALL.

Control your own dick,

take responsibility for it

and your sexual feelings that come with it

do not try to control mine

and whether or not I want to show ass or tit.

your respect and reverence for me means miniscule
if it involves controlling me

and letting you rule.