Othering Me

It bothers me when you other me

And you put me in a restricted space

And place your idea of how I should be

Above my head.

Don't bother to other me

To emphasise my second sex

And place me in a heart-shaped box
That can dry up my creative juices.

Othering me is bothering me
'Cos it's all about what you would like
A woman to be like to maintain
The status quo.

S. Camplin