Independence Day


Alone, alone, alone.
Awake .
Asleep .
Weeks .
Weekends .
Home .
Not home .
Just .
But  by choice.
Mustn't ever forget that.
I don't have to be .
I want to be .
I made the choice.
I'm an independent woman.
I am strong.
In fact, every day is Independence Day
for Anita Liberty.
Free from another's opinions.
Free from your judgment.
Free from the shackles of a decidedly patriarchal morality.
Free from the chains of having to please--
a man.
I am strong.
I am single.
I am .
, , .
I don't need anybody,
especially you.